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BWP 692H

1970 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,931 mi
Last recorded77,931 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 692H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,800 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,591 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 77,591 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both steering rack inner joints worn but not excessive.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 77,567 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 692H is a 1970 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 692H, 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 56 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 692H registered?

BWP 692H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is BWP 692H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 692H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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