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BWJ 627M

1971 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,751 mi
Last recorded36,751 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWJ 627M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,751 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 36,751 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,653 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 36,653 miles

Battery insecure battery to big for tray (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advise strong handbrake performance only just met requirements !!

advise strong nearside rear wheel bearing not tested !!

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,479 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 36,123 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,123 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,045 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,036 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,890 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,659 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,566 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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BWJ 627M is a 1971 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWJ 627M, 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 BWJ 627M registered?

BWJ 627M is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is BWJ 627M safe to buy?

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