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BTR 211K

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,531 mi
Last recorded36,531 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTR 211K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 36,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 36,195 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,976 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 35,976 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,646 miles

Interior stripped

Lower suspension arms have been reworked and heavyly welded to allow for adjustment

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

No air filters fitted

OSR chassis leg poorly repaired- advise redoing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Underside and inner front wings are extensivly welded and heavyly undersealed, unfortunatly to a poor, but barely adequate standard.

advise changing rear shackle bushes

fuel pipe rerouted and could do with soem more clips for support

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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BTR 211K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BTR 211K, 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 BTR 211K registered?

BTR 211K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is BTR 211K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTR 211K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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