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MPD 450L

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,753 mi
Last recorded58,753 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPD 450L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,753 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,092 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,143 miles

sympathetic brake test performed

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,393 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,319 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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MPD 450L is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MPD 450L, 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 MPD 450L registered?

MPD 450L is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MPD 450L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPD 450L shows 8 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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