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VPP 343M

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,065 mi
Last recorded98,065 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPP 343M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 98,065 miles

n/s & o/ front seats loose / worn on frames

Fail 4 May 2016 98,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,065 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,065 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 98,065 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 98,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 98,069 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 98,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 98,031 miles

Battery insecure

handbrake travel getting excessive

slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Fail 31 Jul 2007 98,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 93,547 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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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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What year was VPP 343M registered?

VPP 343M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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