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ONX 13M

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,018 mi
Last recorded36,018 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONX 13M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 34,916 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 34,648 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 32,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,721 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,159 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,505 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 28,505 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,110 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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ONX 13M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ONX 13M, 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 ONX 13M registered?

ONX 13M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 August 1973.

Is ONX 13M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONX 13M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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