MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside fron floor pan has corrosion, though not within a prescribed area
engine oil leak
rear axle leaking
vehicle presenter be aware general under/body surface corrosion present
Oil leak
vehicle presenter be aware general under/body surface corosion present
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
vehicle presenter be aware that car under body and chassis have general surface corrosion
Play noted in n/s/front trackrod -end & rack.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MDY 393J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 MDY 393J, 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 MDY 393J registered?
MDY 393J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1971.
Is MDY 393J safe to buy?
The MOT history for MDY 393J shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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