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OLJ 321M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,928 mi
Last recorded8,928 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 321M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 8,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 8,925 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 7,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 6,023 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 9 May 2017 6,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 May 2016 4,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014

vehicle presented in rally specification

Pass 11 Jun 2013 374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 623 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 66,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 66,059 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,793 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 65,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 62,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,284 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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OLJ 321M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OLJ 321M, 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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OLJ 321M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 November 1973.

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