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OLD 961L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,643 mi
Last recorded14,643 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 961L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2015 14,643 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 14,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 144,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 14,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 14,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 141,732 miles

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Pass 8 Aug 2009 14,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 13,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,500 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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OLD 961L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red 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 OLD 961L, 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 OLD 961L registered?

OLD 961L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is OLD 961L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLD 961L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLD 961L have outstanding finance?

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