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BWV 277T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWV 277T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026
Pass 19 Sep 2019 692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 4 miles

VEHICLE CONVERTED FOR COMPETITION USE I.E STAGE CAR.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 2 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,905 miles

underside of vehicle covered in shults

Fail 23 Feb 2008 49,905 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle covered in shults

Pass 11 Feb 2006 49,904 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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BWV 277T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 BWV 277T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BWV 277T?

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What year was BWV 277T registered?

BWV 277T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 March 1979.

Is BWV 277T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWV 277T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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