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DGK 780H

1970 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,851 mi
Last recorded7,851 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 780H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 May 2019 7,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 7,139 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 6,518 miles

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

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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DGK 780H is a 1970 Ford Escort in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGK 780H, 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 DGK 780H registered?

DGK 780H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 1970.

Is DGK 780H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGK 780H shows 3 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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