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SCR 552S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,962 mi
Last recorded44,962 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCR 552S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,962 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,720 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,650 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 43,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,571 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,498 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,568 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,002 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,235 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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SCR 552S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 SCR 552S, 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 48 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 SCR 552S registered?

SCR 552S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1978.

Is SCR 552S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCR 552S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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