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PPD 441L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,222 mi
Last recorded7,222 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPD 441L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 7,222 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 7,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 6,845 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 6,714 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 6,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 5,933 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 5,563 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 5,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 5,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 4,266 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 2,709 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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PPD 441L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PPD 441L, 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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What year was PPD 441L registered?

PPD 441L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is PPD 441L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPD 441L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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