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LNK 342L

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,220 mi
Last recorded54,220 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNK 342L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,220 miles

front floors rusty and been wealded

front valance getting rusty

rear part of exhaust slight blow

Fail 4 Jun 2007 54,220 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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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LNK 342L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LNK 342L, 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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What year was LNK 342L registered?

LNK 342L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is LNK 342L safe to buy?

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