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CTT 479L

1973 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,995 mi
Last recorded96,995 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTT 479L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,995 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 96,995 miles

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.

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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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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