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AWB 262M

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,965 mi
Last recorded2,965 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWB 262M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 2,965 miles

Front number plate on bonnet where it was when the vehicle was new

Fail 17 May 2016 2,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate on bonnet where it was when the vehicle was new

Pass 18 Jun 2015 2,960 miles

front number plate on bonnet where its bee since new

slight play near side front top mount

Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 2,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 2,905 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 2,805 miles

number plate on bonnet of car where its been since vehicle new

Fail 8 Jun 2011 2,805 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

number plate on bonnet owner has pictures of similar car when new like this.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 2,726 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 2,726 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 2,102 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 2,102 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2007 1,585 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 1,585 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AWB 262M is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AWB 262M, 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 AWB 262M registered?

AWB 262M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 February 1974.

Is AWB 262M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWB 262M shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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