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DBV 70B

1964 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,296 mi
Last recorded153,296 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 70B
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2009 153,296 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 153,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 153,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,863 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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DBV 70B is a 1964 Ford Escort in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DBV 70B, 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 62 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBV 70B registered?

DBV 70B is a 1964 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 January 1964.

Is DBV 70B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBV 70B shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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