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Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
hand brake high
osf and nsf track rod ends converted to rose jionts
slight bind on n s front
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front discs pitted
underside heavely undersealed
see list 02/08/2006
Centre Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
extensive welding repairs to floors
handbrake support deteriorating
u bolts extended
wear on steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OMC 342L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 OMC 342L, 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 OMC 342L registered?
OMC 342L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 February 1973.
Is OMC 342L safe to buy?
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