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BBW 683J

1971 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,090 mi
Last recorded26,090 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBW 683J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,090 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,953 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 23,580 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 23,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 22,070 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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