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POR 313M

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 313M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,773 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,698 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,013 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 May 2016 80,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,938 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,890 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,125 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 74,422 miles

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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POR 313M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 POR 313M, 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 POR 313M registered?

POR 313M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is POR 313M safe to buy?

The MOT history for POR 313M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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