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DSC 784L

1971 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

428 mi
Last recorded428 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSC 784L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 428 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2015 359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 359 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 242 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 4 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,572 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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DSC 784L is a 1971 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DSC 784L, 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

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What year was DSC 784L registered?

DSC 784L is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DSC 784L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSC 784L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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