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LAC 138L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,437 mi
Last recorded25,437 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAC 138L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 25,437 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 24,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 23,168 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 22,323 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 21,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 19,457 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,023 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 18,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 16,561 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,047 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,224 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,793 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,999 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,740 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,677 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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LAC 138L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LAC 138L, 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

How do I check the history of LAC 138L?

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What year was LAC 138L registered?

LAC 138L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is LAC 138L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAC 138L shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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