MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rack end has slight play.
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Nearside Front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.
Offside Front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.
Offside Front track control arm bush deteriorated, movement not excessive.
Underside of vehicle has a thick anti corrosion coating.
Imbalance on front brakes (within limits).
Underbody is heavily coated with underseal (unable to fully inspect).
Both front tyres slightly cracked (no ply or cords visible).
Rear spring eye bushes worn (not excessively).
Slight play in steering rack.
Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal but appears to be in good condition.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres slightly cracked (no ply or cords visible).
Rear spring eye bushes worn (not excessively).
Rear spring eye bushes worn (not excessively).
Slight play in steering rack.
Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal but appears to be in good condition.
Front tyres cracked (no ply or cords visible).
N/s steering rack boot deteriorated.
Rear spring eye bushes deteriorated.
Underside of vehicle heavily coated with underseal (unable to carry out a complete examination of all components).
Front tyres have some cracks (no ply or cords visible)
Rear spring eye bushes have some play (not excessive)
Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal, unable to fully assess condition of various components.
Heavy coating of underseal on underside of vehicle (unable to fully assess some components)
Rear spring eye bushes worn (not excessively)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Heavy coating of underseal on underside of vehicle (unable to fully assess some components)
Rear spring eye bushes worn (not excessively)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTB 727J is a 1970 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 BTB 727J, 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.
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What year was BTB 727J registered?
BTB 727J is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1970.
Is BTB 727J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BTB 727J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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