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SVF 870R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,117 mi
Last recorded42,117 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVF 870R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 42,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 42,117 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,117 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,117 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 47,117 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 42,113 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,113 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,912 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 40,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Trace of gear oil on the N/S/R on the tyre ( no leak found during Test)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,804 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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SVF 870R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SVF 870R, 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 SVF 870R registered?

SVF 870R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 April 1977.

Is SVF 870R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVF 870R shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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