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EMP 626J

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,247 mi
Last recorded90,247 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMP 626J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,247 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 90,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,769 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 89,147 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 88,812 miles

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2008 88,134 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 86,257 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear tyre sizes 185/60/13 †all 4 road tyres have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted †1 exhaust rubber o ring badly cracked just in front of rear axle.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 82,375 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 82,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 82,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear prop shaft rear universal joint has slight play

tyre sizes front & rear 185/60/13 †large amount of work been carried out on vehicle over a period of time

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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EMP 626J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EMP 626J, 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 EMP 626J registered?

EMP 626J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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