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BBK 470M

2021 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 470M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026
Pass 23 Aug 2023 983 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 955 miles

Vehicle has been modified for race/rally use

Fail 18 Mar 2021 983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Vehicle has been modified for race/rally use

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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BBK 470M is a 2021 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBK 470M, 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 5 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BBK 470M registered?

BBK 470M is a 2021 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 2021.

Is BBK 470M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBK 470M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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