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BVY 353K

1971 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVY 353K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025
Pass 19 Sep 2023
Fail 19 Sep 2023

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022
Fail 25 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021

competition vehicle fitted with roll cage

Pass 9 Aug 2019
Fail 7 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018
Pass 22 Feb 2017
Pass 12 Nov 2015
Pass 26 Nov 2014
Pass 30 Nov 2013
Pass 29 Aug 2008 1 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 1 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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BVY 353K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BVY 353K, 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.

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What year was BVY 353K registered?

BVY 353K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is BVY 353K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVY 353K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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