MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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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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