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OMC 342L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMC 342L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2022
Pass 3 Jun 2017 19,435 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 19,435 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 18,287 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 18,013 miles

Oil leak

hand brake high

osf and nsf track rod ends converted to rose jionts

slight bind on n s front

Pass 18 Jan 2013 17,666 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 17,236 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,066 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front discs pitted

underside heavely undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,974 miles

see list 02/08/2006

Fail 2 Aug 2006 16,974 miles

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.

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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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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