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DS 7496

1973 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,904 mi
Last recorded75,904 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 7496
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,786 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,240 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 74,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,510 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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DS 7496 is a 1973 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS 7496, 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 DS 7496 registered?

DS 7496 is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is DS 7496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 7496 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS 7496 have outstanding finance?

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