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DPD 190J

1970 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,115 mi
Last recorded12,115 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPD 190J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 12,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 12,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 12,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 12,115 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 12,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 118,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,525 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 10,525 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bottom steering column coupling worn.

brake pipes poorly fixed.

front brake hoses in poor condition.

fuel hose to carb in poor condition.

off side seat insecure.

play in front wheel bearings both sides

rear fuel pipe insecure.

slight play rear off side wheel bearing.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 9,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,711 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 9,077 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 9,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 8,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 8,520 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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DPD 190J is a 1970 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DPD 190J, 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 DPD 190J registered?

DPD 190J is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1970.

Is DPD 190J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPD 190J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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