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JAY 383L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,464 mi
Last recorded12,464 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAY 383L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 12,464 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 12,464 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 12,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 12,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 11,448 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,339 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,638 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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JAY 383L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 3,500cc 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 JAY 383L, 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 JAY 383L registered?

JAY 383L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is JAY 383L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAY 383L 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 JAY 383L have outstanding finance?

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