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ACA 77S

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,050 mi
Last recorded1,050 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACA 77S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 1,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 1,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 60,294 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,294 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,294 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 60,294 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,294 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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ACA 77S is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ACA 77S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACA 77S registered?

ACA 77S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is ACA 77S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACA 77S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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