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BRF 272J

1970 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,550 mi
Last recorded10,550 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRF 272J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 10,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 8,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 7,857 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 7,792 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2016 7,587 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,735 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 6,253 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 5,734 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 4,901 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 3,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 1,505 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 9 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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BRF 272J is a 1970 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 BRF 272J, 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 56 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 BRF 272J registered?

BRF 272J is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 December 1970.

Is BRF 272J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRF 272J shows 14 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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