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RSC 390M

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,759 mi
Last recorded68,759 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSC 390M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 68,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 66,787 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,716 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 65,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,891 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 64,886 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle mounted off-line

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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RSC 390M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 RSC 390M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSC 390M registered?

RSC 390M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is RSC 390M safe to buy?

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