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RCM 782K

1971 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,019 mi
Last recorded47,019 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCM 782K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,957 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,246 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,586 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,683 miles

both front chassis slight corrosion

o/s rear quarter panel slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2017 43,491 miles

nearside front chassi slightly corroded

offside rear inner quarter panel slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,167 miles

nearside front chassi slight corrosion

offside rear quarter panel has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,887 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,908 miles

wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,352 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,697 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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RCM 782K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RCM 782K, 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 RCM 782K registered?

RCM 782K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 November 1971.

Is RCM 782K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCM 782K shows 16 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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