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ONR 577M

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,669 mi
Last recorded73,669 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONR 577M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 73,669 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 73,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 72,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

very slight bind on nearside front brake

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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ONR 577M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONR 577M, 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 ONR 577M registered?

ONR 577M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 October 1973.

Is ONR 577M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONR 577M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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