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AUT 73K

1971 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,085 mi
Last recorded14,085 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUT 73K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 13,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 9,277 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 8,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 6,934 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 5,916 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 4,799 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 3,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 2,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 1,114 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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AUT 73K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AUT 73K, 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.

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What year was AUT 73K registered?

AUT 73K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is AUT 73K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUT 73K shows 12 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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