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AHO 120R

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHO 120R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 77,535 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2006 72,281 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 72,229 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gear level is in two bits

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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AHO 120R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 AHO 120R, 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 AHO 120R registered?

AHO 120R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 April 1977.

Is AHO 120R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHO 120R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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