MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight noise both front wheel bearings
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight noise both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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OEL 285M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OEL 285M, 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.
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What year was OEL 285M registered?
OEL 285M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 October 1973.
Is OEL 285M safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEL 285M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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