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RVG 951R

1977 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,022 mi
Last recorded61,022 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVG 951R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 61,022 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 61,022 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 60,827 miles

hole in nearside rear arch outside of prescribed areas

vehicle heavily undersealed preventing proper corrosion assesment

roll cage insecure not fixed in.

Fail 29 May 2019 60,827 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision all rear mounts (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hole in nearside rear arch outside of prescribed areas

vehicle heavily undersealed preventing proper corrosion assesment

roll cage insecure not fixed in.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,827 miles

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule rusty

Nearside Rear Inner boot/spare wheel starting to corrode but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play vertical only (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrule rusty

Offside Front chassis starting to corrode but ok at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2018 60,827 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule rusty

Nearside Rear Inner boot/spare wheel starting to corrode but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play vertical only (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrule rusty

Offside Front chassis starting to corrode but ok at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to mid section (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 60,827 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to mid section (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,827 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s strut top bearing tight

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,792 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 60,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,205 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 56,650 miles

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

handbrake fouling gear lever when on

inner sill rusty o/s/f

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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RVG 951R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RVG 951R, 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 RVG 951R registered?

RVG 951R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1977.

Is RVG 951R safe to buy?

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