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EPO 598L

1973 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,697 mi
Last recorded35,697 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPO 598L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pited (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened and damp (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pited (3.5.1i)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement started too split away (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 34,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,137 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,063 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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EPO 598L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPO 598L, 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 EPO 598L registered?

EPO 598L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is EPO 598L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPO 598L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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