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AJW 971H

1970 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,524 mi
Last recorded1,524 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 971H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 1,524 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 1,521 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 1,155 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 1,154 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 406 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 406 miles

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

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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AJW 971H is a 1970 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 AJW 971H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJW 971H registered?

AJW 971H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1970.

Is AJW 971H safe to buy?

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