MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside+nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicator not working offside+nearside (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside+nearside (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside+nearside (8.2.2)
rear brake binding offside+nearside (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside+nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside+nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside+nearside (3.6.B.2c)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CTT 479L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,300cc 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 CTT 479L, 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 CTT 479L registered?
CTT 479L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1973.
Is CTT 479L safe to buy?
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