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VYO 949M

1974 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,896 mi
Last recorded86,896 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYO 949M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,197 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 85,135 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 83,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,969 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 79,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,565 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 78,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburetor (7.2.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 78,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 78,492 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 78,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 78,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 78,451 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 78,338 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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VYO 949M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VYO 949M, 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 VYO 949M registered?

VYO 949M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 1974.

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