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BNY 663J

1970 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,581 mi
Last recorded39,581 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNY 663J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2017 39,581 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,321 miles

play in steering rack inner joint[s]

Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,752 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,418 miles

Both head lamps on upper limits on head lamp aim.

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BNY 663J is a 1970 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BNY 663J, 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 BNY 663J registered?

BNY 663J is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1970.

Is BNY 663J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNY 663J shows 5 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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