MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,362 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rally Car; extensively modified
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rally Car; extensively modified
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable outer bushing worn (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable outer bushing worn (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable outer bushing worn (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable outer bushing worn (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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BLF 843H is a 1970 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1970 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 BLF 843H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BLF 843H registered?
BLF 843H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 1970.
Is BLF 843H safe to buy?
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