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M710 SRC

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,849 mi
Last recorded66,849 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM710 SRC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 66,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,665 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 64,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight play in rack ends

Pass 24 Oct 2005 62,439 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 62,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M710 SRC is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M710 SRC, 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 M710 SRC registered?

M710 SRC is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M710 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M710 SRC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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