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KJU 19L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,254 mi
Last recorded50,254 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJU 19L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 50,254 miles
Pass 31 May 2013
Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,052 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,777 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,489 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 49,489 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,359 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 45,359 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 49,142 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 49,142 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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KJU 19L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KJU 19L, 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 KJU 19L registered?

KJU 19L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1973.

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