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SKE 735R

1977 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,621 mi
Last recorded34,621 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKE 735R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 34,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,571 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 34,571 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,290 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,098 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 31,474 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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SKE 735R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SKE 735R, 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 SKE 735R?

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What year was SKE 735R registered?

SKE 735R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is SKE 735R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKE 735R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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