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EFU 28L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,273 mi
Last recorded62,273 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFU 28L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,273 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 62,267 miles

surface corrosion in places advise wax oil to preserve & prevent worsening

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,980 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 61,435 miles

dry and scaly in places advise to wax oil

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,625 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,125 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 13 Dec 2014 87,102 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,652 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,667 miles

corrision to underside

Fail 5 Apr 2011 82,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrision to underside

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,670 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 78,669 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 76,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,106 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 74,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EFU 28L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EFU 28L, 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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EFU 28L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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