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OPU 307M

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,883 mi
Last recorded12,883 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPU 307M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 12,883 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

offside front floor pan/inner sill poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2012 12,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front floor pan/inner sill poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,024 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 8,001 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,712 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 87,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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OPU 307M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPU 307M, 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

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What year was OPU 307M registered?

OPU 307M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1973.

Is OPU 307M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPU 307M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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