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VYU 582M

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,088 mi
Last recorded19,088 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYU 582M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 19,088 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside and nearside front brakes binding

Fail 20 Jan 2018 19,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member in front of anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front brakes binding

Pass 17 Jan 2017 16,533 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2017 16,524 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2015 13,803 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside front brake staring to bind

Offside wiper split

Fail 30 Dec 2015 13,803 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside front brake staring to bind

Offside wiper split

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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VYU 582M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VYU 582M, 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 VYU 582M registered?

VYU 582M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1974.

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