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9872 ML

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,826 mi
Last recorded19,826 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9872 ML
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,556 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,047 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,882 miles

various weld repairs under vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,425 miles

Battery insecure

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,425 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 74,516 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,835 miles

front slam panel corroded and holed outside priscribed area

Fail 31 Jul 2006 71,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front slam panel both sides corroded and holed outside priscribed area

BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS BROKEN (engine dropped)

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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9872 ML is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 9872 ML, 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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9872 ML is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 July 1973.

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