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ETJ 887J

1971 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,226 mi
Last recorded2,226 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETJ 887J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2017 2,226 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 2,214 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 1,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 1,462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 741 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23 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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ETJ 887J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ETJ 887J, 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

How do I check the history of ETJ 887J?

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What year was ETJ 887J registered?

ETJ 887J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 1971.

Is ETJ 887J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETJ 887J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETJ 887J have outstanding finance?

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