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LRS 4

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,404 mi
Last recorded50,404 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRS 4
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,404 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,279 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both inner track rod ends has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,021 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both indicators slightly slow speed

slight play at steering rack nearside

Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,706 miles

dash light not working

slight play nearside front track rod at steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2006 4,959 miles

offside inner sill small hole not in prescribed area

slight play at track rod at steering rack end

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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LRS 4 is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LRS 4, 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 LRS 4 registered?

LRS 4 is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1973.

Is LRS 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRS 4 shows 11 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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