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OJR 908M

1973 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,106 mi
Last recorded25,106 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJR 908M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 25,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,809 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 20,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight distortion on front brakes

slight wear/play in steering rack n/s inner joint

Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,610 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 9,610 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 9,292 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 9,292 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,008 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 6,676 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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OJR 908M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OJR 908M, 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 OJR 908M registered?

OJR 908M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 November 1973.

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