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RJT 349K

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,519 mi
Last recorded22,519 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJT 349K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 22,519 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 19,052 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 17,887 miles

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out to underside and has heavy underseal covering ok at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,503 miles

Front cross member corroded

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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RJT 349K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 RJT 349K, 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 RJT 349K registered?

RJT 349K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RJT 349K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJT 349K shows 4 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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