MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,476 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake fluid low
n/s/f tyre wall cerbed
oil leak
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake fluid low
n/s/f tyre wall cerbed
oil leak
bellhousing bolts missing and loose
brake pedal bit spongy
n/s headlamp poor pattern and full of water
tyres slightly 'stretched' on rims
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
bellhousing bolts missing and loose
brake pedal bit spongy
n/s headlamp poor pattern and full of water
tyres slightly 'stretched' on rims
Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing both front sides (2.4.G.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
brake pedal a bit spongy
car been standing
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBJ 75R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 SBJ 75R, 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.
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What year was SBJ 75R registered?
SBJ 75R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1977.
Is SBJ 75R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBJ 75R shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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