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ETX 665K

1971 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,234 mi
Last recorded40,234 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETX 665K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 40,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 39,994 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,779 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,224 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,138 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 39,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 38,611 miles

BLOWN OUT BOTH WASHER JETS TO GET THEM TO WORK

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

LOOKS TO BE SOME RUST ON THE NSF INNER WING NEAR THE FRONT ROLL BAR MOUNTING

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,611 miles

BLOWN OUT BOTH WASHER JETS TO GET THEM TO WORK

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

LOOKS TO BE SOME RUST ON THE NSF INNER WING NEAR THE FRONT ROLL BAR MOUNTING

Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,470 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,905 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,029 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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ETX 665K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ETX 665K, 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 ETX 665K registered?

ETX 665K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 1971.

Is ETX 665K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETX 665K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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