MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Main beam tell tale light not working
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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BBW 683J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 BBW 683J, 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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What year was BBW 683J registered?
BBW 683J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1971.
Is BBW 683J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BBW 683J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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