MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,180 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end loose LOCKING ADJUSTER NUT (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Track rod end loose LOCKING ADJUSTER NUT (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe inadequately supported on rear axel (3.6.B.1)
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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AHD 771R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 AHD 771R, 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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AHD 771R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1977.
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