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OUT 100M

1973 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,962 mi
Last recorded84,962 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUT 100M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 84,962 miles

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

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

Rear tyres are perishing

Very slight damp patch on nearside rear back plate .

only just met the foot braking efficiency on the roller test , possible might require some work doing on the brakes

Pass 19 May 2017 83,473 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings spliting/cracking

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front suspension area corroded( top wing area)

Offside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear back plate looks damp

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,409 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by rack (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by rack (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Dampness nearside rear brake backing plate

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,186 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 74,727 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,628 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,251 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 73,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 70,244 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 70,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OUT 100M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUT 100M, 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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OUT 100M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 November 1973.

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