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DCJ 684L

1973 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,034 mi
Last recorded74,034 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCJ 684L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,034 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,783 miles

underside of the vehicle has been covered in underseal

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2013 73,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

underside of the vehicle has been covered in underseal

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,717 miles

car heaverly modified

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

rear foot brake perfromances low

washers weak in operation

Fail 21 Mar 2011 72,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

rear foot brake perfromances low

washers weak in operation

Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,591 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 69,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 69,560 miles

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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DCJ 684L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DCJ 684L, 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 DCJ 684L registered?

DCJ 684L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1973.

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