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OMH 825L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,090 mi
Last recorded59,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMH 825L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,981 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,586 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,152 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,103 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 58,025 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 57,913 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 57,913 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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OMH 825L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OMH 825L, 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

How do I check the history of OMH 825L?

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What year was OMH 825L registered?

OMH 825L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is OMH 825L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMH 825L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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