MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under the wing and under the bonnet require welding by the strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment there is no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
both sides front top swivel nuts are not very far on the threads the nylock part of the nut is clearly visible i dont think the nut is right for the application each side
the nearside front floor could do with two plates welded in marked with yellow chalk
you can lift the steering wheel up and down it should be tightly secured at the bottom pinch bolt
Brake pipe inadequately clipped the front to rear brake steel pipe is insecure (3.6.B.1)
Fuel pipe insecure the front to rear fuel pipe (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
the nearside rack boot is in a poor condition also the reserve travel on the handbrake is a pass and advise on the day but both bcould do with attention soon
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front brake discs are in a poor condition
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight corrosion on o/s sill at front end
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VYC 719M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VYC 719M, 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.
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VYC 719M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1974.
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