MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s & o/ front seats loose / worn on frames
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s floor around seat mounts (5.2.6)
front brake binding n/s & o/s (3.7.B.1)
n/s & o/ front seats loose / worn on frames
exhaust system mounted loosly , would benefit if extra mount fitted
front seats loose mountings ok , just design of seat & instalation
minor exhaust leaks at various joints
speedo not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
exhaust system mounted loosly , would benefit if extra mount fitted
front seats loose mountings ok , just design of seat & instalation
minor exhaust leaks at various joints
speedo not working
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine size different to mot data , 4.0 V8 engine fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine size different to mot data , 4.0 V8 engine fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front passenger seat missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front passenger seat missing
Battery insecure
handbrake travel getting excessive
slight play in rear propshaft universal joint
Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery insecure
slight play in propshaft u/j joint
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VPP 343M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPP 343M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VPP 343M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1973.
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