MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,553 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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HRY 987L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 HRY 987L, 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 HRY 987L?
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What year was HRY 987L registered?
HRY 987L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1973.
Is HRY 987L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HRY 987L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HRY 987L have outstanding finance?
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