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OOT 883M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,417 mi
Last recorded26,417 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOT 883M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 26,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,275 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 26,259 miles

Direction indicators not working All (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2016 2,625 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2015 26,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 26,183 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 25,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack mounting rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2014 25,914 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack mounting rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion generally under vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2013 25,070 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion generally under vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2012 24,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 24,687 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,372 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,856 miles

slight leak noted on exhaust.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 28,856 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch cable fouling steering UJ

slight leak noted on exhaust.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,558 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 22,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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OOT 883M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OOT 883M, 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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OOT 883M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1973.

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