MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,452 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)
Inner wings slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
reverse light staying on
slight play in upper steering column
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Inner wings slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
reverse light staying on
slight play in upper steering column
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HBT 123L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 HBT 123L, 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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What year was HBT 123L registered?
HBT 123L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1973.
Is HBT 123L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HBT 123L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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