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AWJ 765M

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,443 mi
Last recorded2,443 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWJ 765M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 2,443 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023

Car used for competition seats and harnesses fitted all mounting points ok.

Pass 11 Jan 2020 83 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 77 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 72 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 68 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014

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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AWJ 765M is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 AWJ 765M, 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 52 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 AWJ 765M registered?

AWJ 765M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is AWJ 765M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWJ 765M shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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