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KPW 454L

1973 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,098 mi
Last recorded86,098 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPW 454L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,207 miles

Rubber steering column joint worn/perished.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,194 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rubber steering column joint worn/perished.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,984 miles

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front chassis rails corroding.

both inner rear sills corroding.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

h/brake cable mount on axle splitting advice attention.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,826 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,658 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,280 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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KPW 454L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KPW 454L, 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 KPW 454L registered?

KPW 454L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is KPW 454L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPW 454L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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