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BCY 901K

1971 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,170 mi
Last recorded88,170 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCY 901K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 88,170 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 88,170 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,153 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,912 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 87,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 84,318 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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BCY 901K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BCY 901K, 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 BCY 901K registered?

BCY 901K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is BCY 901K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCY 901K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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