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TEC 643R

1977 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,228 mi
Last recorded92,228 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEC 643R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 92,228 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 90,300 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 88,821 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 76,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 74,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 69,826 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 66,702 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,566 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,740 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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TEC 643R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TEC 643R, 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 TEC 643R?

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What year was TEC 643R registered?

TEC 643R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is TEC 643R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEC 643R shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TEC 643R have outstanding finance?

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