MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
steering rack mounting rubber bushes deteriorated
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight corrosion generally under vehicle
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight leak noted on exhaust.
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.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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