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KHY 581L

1973 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,338 mi
Last recorded25,338 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHY 581L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,338 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,908 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,879 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,892 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exh loose at manifold

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,638 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exh loose at down pipe

twist in o\s\f brake hose

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,481 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 21,481 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2006 20,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

oil leak

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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KHY 581L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KHY 581L, 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 KHY 581L registered?

KHY 581L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is KHY 581L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHY 581L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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