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BHE 250K

1971 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,683 mi
Last recorded7,683 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHE 250K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 7,683 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 7,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,686 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 7,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,774 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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BHE 250K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BHE 250K, 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 BHE 250K registered?

BHE 250K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 1971.

Is BHE 250K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHE 250K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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