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AAW 57K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,678 mi
Last recorded19,678 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 57K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,678 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 666 miles

front tyres catching on bodywork

steering colomn bottom bush missing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front tyres catching on bodywork

steering colomn bottom bush missing

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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AAW 57K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 AAW 57K, 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 55 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 AAW 57K registered?

AAW 57K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is AAW 57K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAW 57K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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