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MAC 545L

1971 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,472 mi
Last recorded74,472 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAC 545L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,441 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,397 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 74,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres are getting perished.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,919 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts at rear poor condition

nearside + offside, front and rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,740 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,936 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,936 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,601 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,602 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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MAC 545L is a 1971 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MAC 545L, 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 MAC 545L registered?

MAC 545L is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MAC 545L safe to buy?

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