MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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