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PUE 655M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,155 mi
Last recorded11,155 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUE 655M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 11,155 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 11,153 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

keep check on tyre depths

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 31 Oct 2008 9,526 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 6,924 miles

offside front steering rack slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2006 3,466 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 20 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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PUE 655M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PUE 655M, 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 PUE 655M registered?

PUE 655M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is PUE 655M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUE 655M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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