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AWO 314K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,449 mi
Last recorded21,449 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWO 314K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2017 21,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,281 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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AWO 314K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AWO 314K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AWO 314K registered?

AWO 314K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 August 1971.

Is AWO 314K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWO 314K shows 4 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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