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GRD 90L

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,885 mi
Last recorded4,885 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRD 90L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,885 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 4,865 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 4,869 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 4,865 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 4,865 miles

ns rack boot perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,050 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 48,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,838 miles

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

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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GRD 90L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRD 90L, 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 GRD 90L registered?

GRD 90L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is GRD 90L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRD 90L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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