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RTV 50R

1977 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTV 50R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 101,551 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 10,320 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 9,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 9,626 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 9,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 8,662 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 8,030 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 7,145 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 6,156 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 4,015 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 2,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 14 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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RTV 50R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RTV 50R, 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 RTV 50R registered?

RTV 50R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is RTV 50R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTV 50R shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTV 50R have outstanding finance?

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