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RTT 103N

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,125 mi
Last recorded14,125 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 103N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 14,125 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 12,228 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play to nearside steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,420 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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RTT 103N is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RTT 103N, 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 RTT 103N registered?

RTT 103N is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RTT 103N safe to buy?

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