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BHH 168J

1971 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,773 mi
Last recorded42,773 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHH 168J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,773 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 146,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,262 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 13,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,396 miles

HAND BRAKE AT TOP OF ITS TRAVEL

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

PLAY DEVELOPING IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 80,117 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 80,117 miles

Centre Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE HOSE AT REAR IS MISSING A RETAINING CLIP .

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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BHH 168J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHH 168J, 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 BHH 168J registered?

BHH 168J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is BHH 168J safe to buy?

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