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ONY 2L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1801cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONY 2L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,801cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016
Fail 23 Sep 2016

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015
Pass 17 Aug 2013

slight play in ns inner track rod joint

Pass 12 Jun 2012
Pass 5 Nov 2010
Pass 24 Jul 2009
Pass 8 Aug 2007

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Aug 2007

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2006
Fail 20 Jul 2006

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ONY 2L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,801cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ONY 2L, 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 ONY 2L registered?

ONY 2L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is ONY 2L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONY 2L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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