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OYC 212L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,450 mi
Last recorded78,450 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYC 212L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2010 78,450 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

adv no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

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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OYC 212L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYC 212L, 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 OYC 212L registered?

OYC 212L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is OYC 212L safe to buy?

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