MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,796 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch at spring mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
all vehicle chassia slightly corroded
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
car heavily undersealed
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VYW 865M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VYW 865M, 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 VYW 865M registered?
VYW 865M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1974.
Is VYW 865M safe to buy?
The MOT history for VYW 865M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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