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ARF 612M

1974 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,931 mi
Last recorded63,931 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 612M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,751 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,556 miles

slight corrosion on osf floor

slight corrosion on osf inner wing to bulk head joint

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,408 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,137 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,780 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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ARF 612M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ARF 612M, 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

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What year was ARF 612M registered?

ARF 612M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1974.

Is ARF 612M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARF 612M shows 9 tests 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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