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CHY 577K

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,715 mi
Last recorded84,715 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHY 577K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,715 miles

vehicle built for rallying purpous

Pass 23 Jul 2015

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

some we;ding has been done before mot

the car has been built as a rally car no seats fitted at rear

Fail 9 Jul 2015 84,750 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

some we;ding has been done before mot

the car has been built as a rally car no seats fitted at rear

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,715 miles

chassis and floorpan repairs

Fail 28 Jun 2013 84,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis and floorpan repairs

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,710 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,710 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,710 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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CHY 577K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CHY 577K, 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 CHY 577K registered?

CHY 577K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is CHY 577K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHY 577K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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