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MYF 465L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,783 mi
Last recorded3,783 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYF 465L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 3,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 3,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 3,311 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 3,142 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 3,142 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis anti roll bar (2.4.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 3,052 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 3,052 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 2,790 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 2,684 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 2,597 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 2,407 miles

front brake flexy pipes close to anti roll bar linkage

n/s/f rack gaiter oil mist

o/s/f rack end slight play

slight pitting all brake discs

small crack in boot floor

Pass 25 Jun 2010 2,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 1,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 2 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 13,792 miles

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

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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MYF 465L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MYF 465L, 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 MYF 465L registered?

MYF 465L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is MYF 465L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYF 465L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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