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BNN 727H

1970 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,478 mi
Last recorded13,478 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNN 727H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 13,478 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 12,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 11,742 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 11,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 9,355 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,835 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 67,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 4,169 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 3,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,996 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 2,514 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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BNN 727H is a 1970 Ford Escort in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BNN 727H, 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 BNN 727H registered?

BNN 727H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1970.

Is BNN 727H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNN 727H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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