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VKR 610S

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,211 mi
Last recorded37,211 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKR 610S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 37,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,989 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 35,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe gasket too manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) trakcrod link arm bolts loose too hub assembly (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 34,883 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 34,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 31,978 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 30,907 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,050 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 24,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 23,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 20,042 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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VKR 610S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VKR 610S, 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.

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What year was VKR 610S registered?

VKR 610S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 November 1977.

Is VKR 610S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKR 610S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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