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GRL 826L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,243 mi
Last recorded72,243 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRL 826L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,231 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,193 miles

Rear spring hanger bushes worn

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,190 miles

Nearside and offside rear spring hanger bushes slightly worn

Nearside rear brake - slightly binding

Slight play in steerng rack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,184 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,177 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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GRL 826L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GRL 826L, 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 GRL 826L registered?

GRL 826L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is GRL 826L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRL 826L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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