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MAX 3H

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAX 3H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 9 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,116 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 22,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe insecure insecure at rear and fouling steering at front (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at front holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light white light (1.2.1e)

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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MAX 3H is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MAX 3H, 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 MAX 3H registered?

MAX 3H is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is MAX 3H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAX 3H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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