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MMR 664G

1968 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,246 mi
Last recorded50,246 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1968 Ford Escort38,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMR 664G
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,246 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,840 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,808 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,346 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,561 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,256 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 38,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2006 74,721 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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MMR 664G is a 1968 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1968 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,716 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 MMR 664G, 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 58 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 MMR 664G registered?

MMR 664G is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1968.

Is MMR 664G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMR 664G shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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