MOT Status
Mileage
81,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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OGL 771L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 OGL 771L, 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 OGL 771L registered?
OGL 771L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1973.
Is OGL 771L safe to buy?
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