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ARC 497H

1970 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2006
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 497H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2006 83,743 miles

condition of n/s/r light lens

corrosion & condition of front top inner wings borderline

corrosion on sills

front brake balance o/s slow

general underside corrosion

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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ARC 497H is a 1970 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 ARC 497H, 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 56 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 ARC 497H registered?

ARC 497H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is ARC 497H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARC 497H shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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