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BRE 766J

1971 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRE 766J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Feb 2018

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper rear rose joint slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015
Pass 31 Oct 2014
Pass 14 Nov 2013
Pass 14 Nov 2012
Pass 3 Sep 2011

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,458 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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BRE 766J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BRE 766J, 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 BRE 766J registered?

BRE 766J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is BRE 766J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRE 766J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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