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HAD 840L

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,124 mi
Last recorded16,124 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 840L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,124 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 15,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,541 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,660 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,897 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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HAD 840L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HAD 840L, 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

How do I check the history of HAD 840L?

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What year was HAD 840L registered?

HAD 840L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1973.

Is HAD 840L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAD 840L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAD 840L have outstanding finance?

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