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AKK 301K

1971 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

4,042 mi
Last recorded4,042 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKK 301K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 4,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 3,632 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 3,306 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 2,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 1,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,950 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 97,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,588 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 93,352 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 93,352 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 93,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 92,770 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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AKK 301K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,598cc 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 AKK 301K, 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

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What year was AKK 301K registered?

AKK 301K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 August 1971.

Is AKK 301K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKK 301K 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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