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BKC 395K

1971 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,084 mi
Last recorded68,084 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKC 395K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,602 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 67,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,478 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 65,231 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,213 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BKC 395K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BKC 395K, 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 BKC 395K registered?

BKC 395K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is BKC 395K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKC 395K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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