MOT Status
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53,225 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle - pitted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DRS 325K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 DRS 325K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DRS 325K?
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What year was DRS 325K registered?
DRS 325K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1971.
Is DRS 325K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DRS 325K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DRS 325K have outstanding finance?
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