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BAK 590L

1973 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,804 mi
Last recorded22,804 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAK 590L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,640 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,563 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,429 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,160 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 21,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play steering rack n/s outer bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,573 miles

outer walls cracked all four tyres

slight play steering rack near side

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,280 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,905 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,534 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,012 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,193 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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BAK 590L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BAK 590L, 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 BAK 590L registered?

BAK 590L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is BAK 590L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAK 590L shows 12 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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