MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel pipe cable tied to brake pipe
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
fuel pipe cable tied to brake pipe
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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OPF 6L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,760cc 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 OPF 6L, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of OPF 6L?
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What year was OPF 6L registered?
OPF 6L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1973.
Is OPF 6L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPF 6L 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.
Does OPF 6L have outstanding finance?
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