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EKH 294K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,893 mi
Last recorded42,893 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 294K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 42,893 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,853 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,570 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,626 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,286 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 41,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,323 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 40,323 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,059 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres cracking

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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EKH 294K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EKH 294K, 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 EKH 294K registered?

EKH 294K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is EKH 294K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 294K 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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