MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,996 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosison to some components under vechile
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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OHP 85M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 OHP 85M, 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 OHP 85M registered?
OHP 85M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1973.
Is OHP 85M safe to buy?
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