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SEC 583R

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,196 mi
Last recorded12,196 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEC 583R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 12,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 11,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 11,624 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 11,271 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 11,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 11,078 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 9,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,820 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 5,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 5,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 3,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 2,891 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 1,683 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 1,683 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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SEC 583R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 39,615 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 SEC 583R, 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 50 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 SEC 583R registered?

SEC 583R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is SEC 583R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEC 583R shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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