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EPX 960L

1973 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207 mi
Last recorded207 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPX 960L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 207 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both antiroll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 99,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,111 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2022 98,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,137 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,998 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,524 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,885 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,098 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 91,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,240 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,738 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 79,973 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 79,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,008 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,079 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 69,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 64,352 miles
Fail 31 May 2005

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EPX 960L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 EPX 960L, 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 EPX 960L registered?

EPX 960L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 July 1973.

Is EPX 960L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPX 960L shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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