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AGH 222S

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGH 222S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,340 miles

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

nearside front brake slight drag

Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,030 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 83,021 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s warning lamp not working indicators

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,684 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,682 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 80,650 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AGH 222S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AGH 222S, 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 AGH 222S registered?

AGH 222S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 December 1977.

Is AGH 222S safe to buy?

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