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Q916MTW

1971 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,341 mi
Last recorded59,341 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ916MTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,341 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,054 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 46,726 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,726 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,951 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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Q916MTW is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Q916MTW, 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 Q916MTW registered?

Q916MTW is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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