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BOR 289J

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,731 mi
Last recorded63,731 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 289J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 63,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,672 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 63,671 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 63,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 63,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 62,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 62,555 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 61,278 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,753 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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BOR 289J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BOR 289J, 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 BOR 289J registered?

BOR 289J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is BOR 289J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOR 289J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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