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J745 UNC

1971 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,228 mi
Last recorded70,228 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ745 UNC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,712 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 72,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped/cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,812 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 60,761 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

noise rear bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,538 miles

corrision under body rear brake pipes outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2005 54,557 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake travel

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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J745 UNC is a 1971 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J745 UNC, 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.

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What year was J745 UNC registered?

J745 UNC is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J745 UNC safe to buy?

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