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AVK 105J

1970 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,017 mi
Last recorded2,017 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVK 105J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 2,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016

COMPETITION PREPARED

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013
Pass 13 Apr 2012
Pass 16 Mar 2011 573 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 5 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 5 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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AVK 105J is a 1970 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AVK 105J, 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 AVK 105J registered?

AVK 105J is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 November 1970.

Is AVK 105J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVK 105J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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