MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,619 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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VYV 161M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VYV 161M, 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 VYV 161M registered?
VYV 161M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1974.
Is VYV 161M safe to buy?
The MOT history for VYV 161M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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