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FKV 828L

1973 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,030 mi
Last recorded37,030 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKV 828L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 37,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 37,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 37,030 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 37,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 35,709 miles

Offside Rear hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 1 Jun 2022 35,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 32,917 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

car body under sealed

exhaust corroded

slight oil weep from offside rear half shaft seal

Pass 28 Jan 2017 30,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 25,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 23,290 miles

little reserve travel of foot brake pedal

slight play in offside steering rack bearing/bush

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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FKV 828L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FKV 828L, 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 FKV 828L registered?

FKV 828L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is FKV 828L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKV 828L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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