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VYC 720M

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,321 mi
Last recorded52,321 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYC 720M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 52,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,956 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 50,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,857 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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VYC 720M is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 720M, 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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What year was VYC 720M registered?

VYC 720M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 March 1974.

Is VYC 720M safe to buy?

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