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VYY 372M

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,300 mi
Last recorded52,300 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYY 372M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 52,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 51,290 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 51,290 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,676 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 49,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,407 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,583 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 43,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle underside (body/chassis) badly corroded and in a very poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,755 miles

n/s/front chassis corroded??

o/s sill to floor section corroded in poor condition??

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various signs of corrosion starting floorpans/chassi/inner arches at rear e.c.t

Fail 22 Jun 2012 40,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various signs of corrosion starting floorpans/chassi/inner arches at rear e.c.t

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,874 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 39,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,065 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 36,763 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 36,763 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2006 32,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 32,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 372M is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 372M, 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 372M registered?

VYY 372M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 July 1974.

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