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BIL 5815

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 5815
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019
Pass 15 Apr 2016
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,532 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 22,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 22,609 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 54,621 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 54,521 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 54,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,609 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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BIL 5815 is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BIL 5815, 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 BIL 5815 registered?

BIL 5815 is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1977.

Is BIL 5815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 5815 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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