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BTC 792J

1970 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,811 mi
Last recorded65,811 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTC 792J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 65,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,371 miles

Tyres cracking slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,476 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,630 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,260 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,680 miles

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

RHR window hinge unglued

Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 62,188 miles

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

OS Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 May 2007 62,188 miles

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

OS Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,852 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 61,852 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch pedal has slight side movement

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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BTC 792J is a 1970 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BTC 792J, 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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BTC 792J is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1970.

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