CarVerify

Free Car Check

SBJ 75R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

7,476 mi
Last recorded7,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBJ 75R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 7,476 miles

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre wall cerbed

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2017 7,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 7,476 miles

bellhousing bolts missing and loose

brake pedal bit spongy

n/s headlamp poor pattern and full of water

tyres slightly 'stretched' on rims

Fail 8 Feb 2016 7,476 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 7,476 miles

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.

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SBJ 75R?

You can check the full history of SBJ 75R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does SBJ 75R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SBJ 75R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.