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MML 66L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,920 mi
Last recorded90,920 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMML 66L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,116 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,377 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

indicators fail to operate [ odd time] switch???

near side rear brake binds slightly

rear gearbox mount deteriorated/ oil contaminated / weak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,952 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,892 miles

Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear brake sticks on /after operating at times slightly???

Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,228 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 86,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak gearbox speedo drive pinion seal /joint area

petrol smells / hazard?????

Pass 13 May 2009 85,408 miles

near side rear brake binds slightly

servo unit near side front bracket to valve body [rear] bolt slightly insecure

Pass 15 May 2008 84,478 miles

fluid reservoir/tank [clutch/brake fluids] hoses rubber ??? leak slightly damaged paint work on baulk head panel????

screen cracked near side lower outside wiper swept area

Fail 15 May 2008 84,478 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

fluid reservoir/tank [clutch/brake fluids] hoses rubber ??? leak slightly damaged paint work on baulk head panel????

screen cracked near side lower outside wiper swept area

Pass 16 May 2007 83,793 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 23 May 2006 82,570 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 82,563 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak filter area slightly.??????

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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MML 66L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MML 66L, 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 MML 66L registered?

MML 66L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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