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NDL 853M

1973 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,492 mi
Last recorded31,492 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDL 853M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,250 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,148 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,735 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,605 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,538 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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NDL 853M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NDL 853M, 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 NDL 853M registered?

NDL 853M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 1973.

Is NDL 853M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDL 853M shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NDL 853M have outstanding finance?

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