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CBP 738L

1973 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,351 mi
Last recorded21,351 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBP 738L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 21,351 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 21,351 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CBP 738L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CBP 738L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBP 738L registered?

CBP 738L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1973.

Is CBP 738L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBP 738L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CBP 738L have outstanding finance?

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