MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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DMD 771J is a 1970 Ford Escort in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DMD 771J, 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.
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How do I check the history of DMD 771J?
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What year was DMD 771J registered?
DMD 771J is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 1970.
Is DMD 771J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DMD 771J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DMD 771J have outstanding finance?
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