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ERE 662K

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,902 mi
Last recorded80,902 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERE 662K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,902 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,077 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,433 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2008 77,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2007 76,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 74,832 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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ERE 662K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ERE 662K, 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 ERE 662K registered?

ERE 662K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 November 1971.

Is ERE 662K safe to buy?

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