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SFG 762R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,124 mi
Last recorded49,124 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFG 762R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2017 49,124 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 48,794 miles

slight play in n/s inner steering rack arm

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,506 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,242 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion starting offside front inner panel,at back of A pillar

front side lights dim

fuel filler hose starting to perish

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front steering arm slight play

rear anti-roll bar end bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,372 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system very low

Pass 20 Jun 2009 44,252 miles

front top strut mounts stiff

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,495 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,128 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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SFG 762R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFG 762R, 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

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What year was SFG 762R registered?

SFG 762R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1977.

Is SFG 762R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFG 762R shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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