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VRL 545S

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,960 mi
Last recorded75,960 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 545S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,829 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,690 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 75,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,667 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,356 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,546 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,325 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 74,228 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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VRL 545S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRL 545S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRL 545S registered?

VRL 545S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VRL 545S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 545S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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