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LEV 669J

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,720 mi
Last recorded26,720 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEV 669J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 26,720 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024
Pass 10 Jan 2022 9,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 9,508 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 9,508 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 6,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 2,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 1,371 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015
Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,239 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 98,239 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 98,238 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2011 98,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 98,023 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 97,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 96,804 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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LEV 669J is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LEV 669J, 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 LEV 669J registered?

LEV 669J is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is LEV 669J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEV 669J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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