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BWA 977M

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,898 mi
Last recorded44,898 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWA 977M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,898 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 44,883 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BWA 977M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BWA 977M, 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 BWA 977M registered?

BWA 977M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is BWA 977M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWA 977M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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