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OHK 716M

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,323 mi
Last recorded42,323 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHK 716M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 42,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 41,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 40,715 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 40,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,105 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,089 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 136,759 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,735 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,842 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 32,842 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,782 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 31,777 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,397 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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OHK 716M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OHK 716M, 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 OHK 716M registered?

OHK 716M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is OHK 716M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHK 716M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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