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EAC 624K

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,802 mi
Last recorded96,802 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAC 624K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 96,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,418 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 96,418 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front floor corroded outside prescribed.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 96,144 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 95,655 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,444 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 93,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2011 93,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,379 miles

under side freshley under sealed

Pass 21 May 2009 92,393 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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EAC 624K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EAC 624K, 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.

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What year was EAC 624K registered?

EAC 624K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 September 1971.

Is EAC 624K safe to buy?

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