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MUD 301L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,755 mi
Last recorded70,755 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUD 301L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 70,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 70,645 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 70,514 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,414 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,173 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 69,453 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 68,954 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 68,952 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MUD 301L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MUD 301L, 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 MUD 301L registered?

MUD 301L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is MUD 301L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUD 301L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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