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BMS 932R

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

1,346 mi
Last recorded1,346 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMS 932R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 1,346 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,609 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 100,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 99,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,529 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,824 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,681 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 95,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009
Pass 11 Aug 2008 94,637 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 94,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 94,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 94,038 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 94,101 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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BMS 932R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BMS 932R, 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 BMS 932R registered?

BMS 932R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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The MOT history for BMS 932R shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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