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BKJ 676K

1971 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,397 mi
Last recorded15,397 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKJ 676K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 15,397 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,543 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 13,497 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 13,497 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,044 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 13,044 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 12,140 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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BKJ 676K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,298cc 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 BKJ 676K, 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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BKJ 676K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 1971.

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