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700 MEX

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,617 mi
Last recorded99,617 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 MEX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 99,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 99,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 98,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 98,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,285 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,144 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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700 MEX is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 700 MEX, 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 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 700 MEX registered?

700 MEX is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is 700 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 700 MEX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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