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SKG 603S

1977 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,454 mi
Last recorded37,454 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKG 603S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 37,454 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 37,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking in boot area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 37,430 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,256 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,121 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,973 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,960 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 7,017 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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SKG 603S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SKG 603S, 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 SKG 603S registered?

SKG 603S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1977.

Is SKG 603S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKG 603S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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