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BOE 707K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,274 mi
Last recorded60,274 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 707K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 60,274 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,350 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,546 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 56,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,219 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 54,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,162 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,138 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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BOE 707K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BOE 707K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOE 707K registered?

BOE 707K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 November 1971.

Is BOE 707K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOE 707K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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