MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front chassis leg corroded but not exessively
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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VSM 590V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 VSM 590V, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VSM 590V registered?
VSM 590V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 1979.
Is VSM 590V safe to buy?
The MOT history for VSM 590V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VSM 590V have outstanding finance?
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