MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
468 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pedal slightly spongey
sills showing corrosion
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Radius arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
g/box mounting bolt missing
vehicle emitting white smoke
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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DCD 713L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 DCD 713L, 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 DCD 713L registered?
DCD 713L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1973.
Is DCD 713L safe to buy?
The MOT history for DCD 713L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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