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EAW 940L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,295 mi
Last recorded20,295 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 940L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,295 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,290 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s/r brake binding

steering rack has movement o/s and n/s

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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EAW 940L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAW 940L, 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 EAW 940L registered?

EAW 940L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is EAW 940L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 940L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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