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ADF 582K

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,597 mi
Last recorded38,597 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADF 582K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 38,597 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,280 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,157 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,056 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,006 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,400 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,335 miles

12 inch wheels fitted to front axle and 13 inch on rear axle

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2006 37,335 miles

12 inch wheels fitted to front axle and 13 inch on rear axle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

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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ADF 582K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ADF 582K, 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

How do I check the history of ADF 582K?

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What year was ADF 582K registered?

ADF 582K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 November 1971.

Is ADF 582K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADF 582K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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