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ECX 66S

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,618 mi
Last recorded1,618 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECX 66S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 1,618 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 1,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle not correctly seated on leaf springs

slight play prop shaft support

vehicle covered in underseal/paint

Fail 7 May 2021 766 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle not correctly seated on leaf springs

slight play prop shaft support

vehicle covered in underseal/paint

Pass 18 Jul 2019 243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,679 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 98,098 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 98,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 97,865 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 97,865 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking dripping from brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,474 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 97,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust Slight Leak Of Gases At Joints

Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,202 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 27 May 2006 96,726 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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ECX 66S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ECX 66S, 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 ECX 66S registered?

ECX 66S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is ECX 66S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECX 66S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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