MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
bonnet and boot secured by after market device
no fog light
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
bonnet and boot secured by aftermarket device
no fog light
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VXC 479N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 VXC 479N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VXC 479N?
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What year was VXC 479N registered?
VXC 479N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1974.
Is VXC 479N safe to buy?
The MOT history for VXC 479N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VXC 479N have outstanding finance?
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