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EFV 237S

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,102 mi
Last recorded18,102 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFV 237S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2015 18,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 16,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 14,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 14,013 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 11,960 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,516 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 9,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 8,334 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 7,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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EFV 237S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EFV 237S, 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

How do I check the history of EFV 237S?

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What year was EFV 237S registered?

EFV 237S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 November 1977.

Is EFV 237S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFV 237S shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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