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CKU 749L

1973 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,173 mi
Last recorded30,173 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKU 749L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2006 61,402 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 61,397 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CKU 749L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CKU 749L, 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 CKU 749L registered?

CKU 749L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is CKU 749L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKU 749L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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