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95 SD

1977 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,471 mi
Last recorded45,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration95 SD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,471 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,313 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,930 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,401 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,375 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 43,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 42,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,446 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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95 SD is a 1977 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 95 SD, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 95 SD registered?

95 SD is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is 95 SD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 95 SD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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