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DYA 550J

1971 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYA 550J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,431 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 97,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,860 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,434 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 89,306 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 86,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 83,439 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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DYA 550J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DYA 550J, 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 DYA 550J?

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What year was DYA 550J registered?

DYA 550J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1971.

Is DYA 550J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYA 550J shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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