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FIJ 3121

1974 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

46,787 mi
Last recorded46,787 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIJ 3121
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 May 2018 46,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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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FIJ 3121 is a 1974 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 FIJ 3121, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FIJ 3121 registered?

FIJ 3121 is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is FIJ 3121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIJ 3121 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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