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M687 DVC

1971 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,936 mi
Last recorded66,936 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 DVC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 66,936 miles

air bag lamp on

floor corroded

n/s+o/s sills corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2006 65,646 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 19 Jan 2006 65,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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M687 DVC is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M687 DVC, 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 M687 DVC registered?

M687 DVC is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M687 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M687 DVC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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