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SCE 383S

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,804 mi
Last recorded34,804 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCE 383S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 34,804 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 34,762 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,751 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 34,740 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 34,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 34,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,673 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 34,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 34,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 34,603 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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SCE 383S is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SCE 383S, 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 SCE 383S?

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What year was SCE 383S registered?

SCE 383S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is SCE 383S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCE 383S shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCE 383S have outstanding finance?

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