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MCU 64K

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,100 mi
Last recorded3,100 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 64K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 3,100 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 3,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 2,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 2,779 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 2,171 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 2,165 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 2,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 1,839 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 18,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 1,481 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 1,481 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MCU 64K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MCU 64K, 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 MCU 64K registered?

MCU 64K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is MCU 64K safe to buy?

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