MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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ODA 464L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 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 ODA 464L, 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 54 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ODA 464L registered?
ODA 464L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 August 1972.
Is ODA 464L safe to buy?
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