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BLN 315H

1970 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,751 mi
Last recorded69,751 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLN 315H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,751 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 69,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front sections of floor pan have slight damage

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,439 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,525 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 68,550 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,408 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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BLN 315H is a 1970 Ford Escort in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BLN 315H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLN 315H registered?

BLN 315H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1970.

Is BLN 315H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLN 315H shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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