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VYY 250M

1974 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,063 mi
Last recorded96,063 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYY 250M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,063 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,151 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,618 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,372 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 93,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 92,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,294 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,294 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2013 92,298 miles

slight oil leak nearsiode rear hub

Pass 5 May 2012 90,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 89,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,315 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,717 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,317 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 73,053 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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VYY 250M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 250M, 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 VYY 250M registered?

VYY 250M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is VYY 250M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYY 250M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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