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ABD 621J

1971 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,634 mi
Last recorded51,634 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABD 621J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 51,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 51,601 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise clutch pedal loose

advise limited reserve travel on brake lever

advise rear leaf springs worn

advise surfacecorrosion to chassis

Pass 23 May 2009 51,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

light corrosion on nearside and offside inner wings

Pass 26 Apr 2008 51,337 miles

advise battery loose

advise budget repair to nsf strut top

advise limited reservr on parking brake lever

advise osr door locked

Fail 26 Apr 2008 51,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise battery loose

advise budget repair to nsf strut top

advise limited reservr on parking brake lever

advise osr door locked

Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,216 miles

advise rear screen damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2007 51,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE CORROSION ON N/S/F INNER WING

REAR SCREEN BROKEN

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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ABD 621J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ABD 621J, 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 ABD 621J registered?

ABD 621J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is ABD 621J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABD 621J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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