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EEL 69L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,213 mi
Last recorded48,213 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 69L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 48,213 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,202 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,773 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 47,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,393 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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EEL 69L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EEL 69L, 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

How do I check the history of EEL 69L?

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What year was EEL 69L registered?

EEL 69L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is EEL 69L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 69L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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