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OOT 884M

1973 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

659 mi
Last recorded659 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOT 884M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 34 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,125 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,024 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,670 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,943 miles

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

Slight play in offside front trackrod.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 35,943 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside front trackrod.

Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,645 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 884M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 884M, 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 OOT 884M registered?

OOT 884M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1973.

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