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JJN 493L

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,181 mi
Last recorded44,181 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJN 493L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,181 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 44,151 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill plate has come away (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,638 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 43,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,431 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 43,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,310 miles

Exhaust rubbing on hand brake rod

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2013 43,004 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on treads

Fail 10 May 2013 42,995 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres starting to crack on treads

Pass 9 Jul 2011 99,831 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 99,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 99,348 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front floor pan starting to corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2008 98,582 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

offside front floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 91,132 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 91,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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JJN 493L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JJN 493L, 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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JJN 493L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1973.

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