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EMO 251K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,754 mi
Last recorded12,754 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMO 251K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 12,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 12,593 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 12,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 12,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 12,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 12,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,035 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 11,035 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 10,817 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,964 miles

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

gear box hitting body

Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,619 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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EMO 251K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EMO 251K, 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 EMO 251K registered?

EMO 251K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 September 1971.

Is EMO 251K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMO 251K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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