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BOR 468J

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

826 mi
Last recorded826 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 468J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 722 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 534 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 532 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 7,891 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 7,891 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 7,803 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 468J is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BOR 468J, 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 468J registered?

BOR 468J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 July 1971.

Is BOR 468J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOR 468J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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