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BBC 938K

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,330 mi
Last recorded23,330 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBC 938K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to the O/S/F floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 233,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,164 miles

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded outside prescribed area

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2013 23,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded outside prescribed area

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,139 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 19 Jun 2012 23,139 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,121 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 23,099 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,099 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 23,074 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,074 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,037 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 23,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BBC 938K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BBC 938K, 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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BBC 938K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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