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CCF 153L

1973 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,221 mi
Last recorded96,221 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCF 153L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 96,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,080 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 94,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,428 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,021 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,800 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2007 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 89,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play steering rack

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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CCF 153L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 CCF 153L, 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 CCF 153L registered?

CCF 153L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is CCF 153L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCF 153L shows 17 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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