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BDA 2J

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,913 mi
Last recorded42,913 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDA 2J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,913 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 42,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,385 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,786 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 41,196 miles

Brake pipes covered in under seal not allowing full inspection

N/s/f Steering arm ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2010 40,600 miles

Both sills damaged

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

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

Play in track rods

Fail 8 Oct 2010 40,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both sills damaged

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

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

Play in track rods

Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 40,458 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,365 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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BDA 2J is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BDA 2J, 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 BDA 2J registered?

BDA 2J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is BDA 2J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDA 2J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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