MOT Status
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15,682 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA end (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA end (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine misfiring
front brakes only just passed imbalance test 23%
slight bind to offside rear wheel
engine misfire
slight bind to offside rear wheel
front brake balance close to limit
only just passed parking brake efficency test
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
slight distortion o/s/f brake.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VYY 233M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 VYY 233M, 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 VYY 233M registered?
VYY 233M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1974.
Is VYY 233M safe to buy?
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