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AAX 900K

1971 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,734 mi
Last recorded48,734 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAX 900K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 48,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,163 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear outer sill corroding

split in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2009 41,136 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

parking brake level travel jist within limits

Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,320 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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AAX 900K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AAX 900K, 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.

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What year was AAX 900K registered?

AAX 900K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is AAX 900K safe to buy?

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