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MYX 754L

1973 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,515 mi
Last recorded31,515 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYX 754L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 26,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,147 miles

O/S/R BUMP STOP MOUNT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON FUEL PUMP

VERY SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/F BEARING

Fail 29 Nov 2011 20,147 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R BUMP STOP MOUNT

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON FUEL PUMP

VERY SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/F BEARING

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,102 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,061 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 14,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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MYX 754L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MYX 754L, 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 MYX 754L registered?

MYX 754L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is MYX 754L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYX 754L shows 9 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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