MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
underneath covered in underseal not alowing a full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING IS MAKING A SLIGHT NOISE WHEN ROTATED
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAKING A SLIGHT NOISE WHEN ROTATED
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT
L E D side lights fitted, check legality.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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DAC 40J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 DAC 40J, 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.
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What year was DAC 40J registered?
DAC 40J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 July 1971.
Is DAC 40J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DAC 40J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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