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OHK 763M

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,022 mi
Last recorded67,022 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHK 763M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,937 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

near side steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,909 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,909 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,848 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,745 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,570 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,373 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 66,190 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,061 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 763M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 763M, 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 763M registered?

OHK 763M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 September 1973.

Is OHK 763M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHK 763M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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