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RBX 707K

1971 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,934 mi
Last recorded5,934 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBX 707K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 5,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 4,581 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 3,483 miles

bad oil leak from engine

corrosion started to front chassis sections offside and nearside

corrosion to nearside front and rear chassis sections

corrosion to offside rear centre and rear chassis sections c

rear spring hanger bushes worn both sides

Pass 8 Mar 2014 2,002 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 99,529 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 97,796 miles

offside front inner track control arm bush worn

Pass 26 Feb 2011 97,325 miles

front shocks stiff in operation

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2009 96,365 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2008 94,198 miles

corrosion started to chassis rails

Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,561 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 93,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 92,303 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RBX 707K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RBX 707K, 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 RBX 707K registered?

RBX 707K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 December 1971.

Is RBX 707K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBX 707K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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