MOT Status
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37,030 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Rear hub oil seal slight leak
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
little reserve travel of foot brake pedal
slight play in offside steering rack bearing/bush
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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.
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How do I check the history of FKV 828L?
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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.
Does FKV 828L have outstanding finance?
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