MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor weld coming apart (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts exhaust (3.6.B.2a)
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electrical wiring insecure boot area (1.9.2a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted master cylinder bolt (3.6.A.2a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part flexi fouling bodywork (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
clutch cable fouling steering shaft.
o/s/f. sun visor missing.
o/s/r. coil spring fouling bodywork.
o/s/r. trailing arm, lock nut not locked.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
only one seat fitted at time of test
only one seat fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
unable to confirm repair to o/s and n/s front inner wings
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OFU 859M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OFU 859M, 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 OFU 859M registered?
OFU 859M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 November 1973.
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