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ANC 230M

1974 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,096 mi
Last recorded15,096 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANC 230M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,096 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,992 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 8,545 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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ANC 230M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 ANC 230M, 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 52 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 ANC 230M?

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What year was ANC 230M registered?

ANC 230M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1974.

Is ANC 230M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANC 230M shows 4 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 ANC 230M have outstanding finance?

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