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ACY 27J

1971 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,206 mi
Last recorded14,206 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACY 27J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 14,206 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sills and floor panels corrored

Fail 21 Sep 2006 14,206 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills, both floor panels and offside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2005 14,206 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 14,206 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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ACY 27J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ACY 27J, 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 ACY 27J registered?

ACY 27J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 1971.

Is ACY 27J safe to buy?

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