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ACV 843K

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,782 mi
Last recorded93,782 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACV 843K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,782 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,854 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,508 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,664 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,775 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 83,493 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,493 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,492 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 83,493 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 83,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006

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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ACV 843K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ACV 843K, 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 ACV 843K registered?

ACV 843K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is ACV 843K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACV 843K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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