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BWP 317M

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,355 mi
Last recorded69,355 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 317M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,355 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,530 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 68,521 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short starter main cable rubbing on exhaust (1.9.2b)

Front suspension locking device missing o/s and n/s anti roll bar nut split pins missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Passenger's seat insecure front mounting bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure loose on pinion (2.1.5)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,955 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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BWP 317M is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 BWP 317M, 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 52 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 BWP 317M registered?

BWP 317M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is BWP 317M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 317M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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