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MYM 245L

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,490 mi
Last recorded43,490 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYM 245L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 43,490 miles

SOME CORROSION ON FRONT VALANCE

Fail 13 May 2011 43,479 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

SOME CORROSION ON FRONT VALANCE

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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MYM 245L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MYM 245L, 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

How do I check the history of MYM 245L?

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What year was MYM 245L registered?

MYM 245L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is MYM 245L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYM 245L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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