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BCR 726K

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,992 mi
Last recorded29,992 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCR 726K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 29,992 miles

clutch cable fouling the steering column

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2017 29,992 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes to connecting union on o/s/front wing (3.6.B.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill /floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innerwing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing by strut top mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis spring area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

car has had many welding repairs front and back undersill is heavy and welding repairs are to a poor standard

exhaust rusty and had a repair

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,989 miles

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,982 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2010 29,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,789 miles

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

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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BCR 726K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BCR 726K, 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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BCR 726K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 November 1971.

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