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BWO 411K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,743 mi
Last recorded49,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWO 411K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 49,743 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 48,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 47,579 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,781 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to the limit on the inner tread

Fail 25 May 2023 46,781 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to the limit on the inner tread

Pass 25 Apr 2022 45,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 44,682 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 44,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under floor just forward of rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,154 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 44,154 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed next to roll cage anchorage and seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed next to roll cage anchorage and seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,335 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 42,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to rear leaf spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,570 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 39,463 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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BWO 411K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BWO 411K, 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 BWO 411K registered?

BWO 411K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is BWO 411K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWO 411K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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