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AKK 756K

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,612 mi
Last recorded82,612 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKK 756K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 82,612 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 82,345 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 81,909 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,700 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,135 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2012 80,063 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,353 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 80,151 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 79,843 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 79,843 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 756K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 756K, 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 756K registered?

AKK 756K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is AKK 756K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKK 756K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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