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BRE 972M

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,783 mi
Last recorded57,783 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRE 972M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,905 miles

under side of vehicle sealed

Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 972M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 972M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRE 972M?

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What year was BRE 972M registered?

BRE 972M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is BRE 972M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRE 972M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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