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VYW 865M

1974 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,796 mi
Last recorded21,796 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYW 865M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,796 miles

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 ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 21,792 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 21,651 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 21,462 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 May 2013 21,246 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

car heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,096 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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