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CYD 652J

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,328 mi
Last recorded39,328 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYD 652J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,266 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 39,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,066 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,829 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 38,740 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 May 2010 38,365 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 38,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,336 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,673 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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CYD 652J is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CYD 652J, 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 CYD 652J registered?

CYD 652J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 1971.

Is CYD 652J safe to buy?

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