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PMC 356L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,560 mi
Last recorded34,560 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMC 356L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,560 miles

front brake imbalance 23%.

parking brake efficiency 25%.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 34,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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PMC 356L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PMC 356L, 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 PMC 356L registered?

PMC 356L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is PMC 356L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMC 356L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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