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OJU 171M

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,812 mi
Last recorded56,812 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJU 171M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 May 2017 56,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,399 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 55,884 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 55,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2013 54,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2012 54,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 53,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,145 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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OJU 171M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OJU 171M, 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 OJU 171M registered?

OJU 171M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 September 1973.

Is OJU 171M safe to buy?

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