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BOR 601J

1971 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,097 mi
Last recorded84,097 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 601J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 82,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 82,442 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 82,168 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 81,821 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 80,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 601J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 601J, 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 601J registered?

BOR 601J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 July 1971.

Is BOR 601J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOR 601J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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