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AKH 751K

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52 mi
Last recorded52 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKH 751K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 52 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full time rally car

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2021 29 miles

converted rally car

slight play inn steering rack

wipers poor

Pass 22 Dec 2020

digital instruments fitted

full time rally car

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2019 5,387 miles

damage to floor general dcorrosion to floor around damage

full prepared rally car

slight play steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2018 5,302 miles

converted rally car 2 seats

Pass 23 Jun 2017 5,227 miles

presesnted as full prepared rally car

Pass 11 Jun 2016 6,511 miles

advise rally car 1 passenger seat only harnesses fitted t o seats

Pass 19 May 2015 6,337 miles

advise all 4 wheel inner rims damaged

advise corrosion and damage under chasis

advise modified rally car

Pass 7 Jun 2014 6,229 miles

advise nsf floor corroded

advise nsr c post poor

advise rear floor section poor condition

advise slight damage osr tyre

advise slight damage to all wheel rims

milo suspect not working

Fail 7 Jun 2014 6,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise nsf floor corroded

advise nsr c post poor

advise rear floor section poor condition

advise slight damage osr tyre

advise slight damage to all wheel rims

milo suspect not working

Pass 29 May 2012 6,227 miles

advise full spec rally car

advise nearside c post poor condition

advise nearside front floor corroded plated inside

advise slight damage to all wheel rims

odometer appears innop

Pass 26 May 2011 6,227 miles

advise corrosion and damage along body

advise full time rally car 2 seat only

advise offside rear body corroded

Pass 29 May 2010 2,227 miles

advise boot floor in poor condition

advise c post corroding offside

advise floor pan various damage

advise front headlamps slightly loose

advise full time rally car

advise offside rear shock absorber damp

advise tyres all damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2009 2,229 miles

advise boot floor corroded

advise c post damaged and corroded near rear window

advise floor damage

advise full time rally car

advise offside rear shock absorber damp

advise tyre treads damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2009 2,229 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise boot floor corroded

advise c post damaged and corroded near rear window

advise floor damage

advise full time rally car

advise offside rear shock absorber damp

advise tyre treads damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2008 2,227 miles

advise all four tyres damaged

advise front chasis in poor condition

advise fully prepared rally car

advise light leak offside rear shock absorber

advise offside rear boot area in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2008 2,227 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise all four tyres damaged

advise front chasis in poor condition

advise fully prepared rally car

advise light leak offside rear shock absorber

advise offside rear boot area in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2007 2,227 miles

advise this is a rally car

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,271 miles

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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AKH 751K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AKH 751K, 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.

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What year was AKH 751K registered?

AKH 751K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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