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DMD 901J

1970 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,726 mi
Last recorded33,726 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMD 901J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,726 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 33,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perrished

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,686 miles

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

Slight wear in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,686 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Slight wear in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,668 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,644 miles

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,545 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,508 miles

Slight wear in offside end of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2005 33,368 miles

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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DMD 901J is a 1970 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DMD 901J, 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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What year was DMD 901J registered?

DMD 901J is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 November 1970.

Is DMD 901J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMD 901J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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