MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Non standard steering wheel fitted.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis in front of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non standard steering wheel fitted.
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/f inner flitch slightly corroded
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BCG 486J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BCG 486J, 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 BCG 486J registered?
BCG 486J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1971.
Is BCG 486J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BCG 486J shows 12 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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