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OKR 878M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKR 878M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014
Pass 29 May 2013
Pass 29 May 2012 47,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 47,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,771 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside head lamp lens cracked

slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,771 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside head lamp lens cracked

slight noise at nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2008 47,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 97,161 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 47,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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OKR 878M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OKR 878M, 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 OKR 878M registered?

OKR 878M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 1973.

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