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NAH 180M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,042 mi
Last recorded1,042 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAH 180M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 1,042 miles

this vehicle is a rally car.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 1,036 miles

sump guard obscuring underside components

Pass 25 May 2016 996 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 830 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 8 miles

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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NAH 180M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NAH 180M, 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 NAH 180M registered?

NAH 180M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NAH 180M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAH 180M shows 8 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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