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DHB547NW

1970 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,230 mi
Last recorded79,230 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHB547NW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,230 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DHB547NW is a 1970 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 DHB547NW, 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 DHB547NW registered?

DHB547NW is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is DHB547NW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHB547NW shows 1 test 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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