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AKJ 112J

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,447 mi
Last recorded58,447 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKJ 112J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,447 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,937 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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AKJ 112J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AKJ 112J, 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 AKJ 112J?

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What year was AKJ 112J registered?

AKJ 112J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is AKJ 112J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKJ 112J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKJ 112J have outstanding finance?

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