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VYM 764M

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,375 mi
Last recorded34,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYM 764M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,375 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 32,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,194 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 31,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Pass 21 May 2011 31,634 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,945 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 30,834 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 38,163 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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VYM 764M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VYM 764M, 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

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What year was VYM 764M registered?

VYM 764M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 July 1974.

Is VYM 764M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYM 764M shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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