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PYC 826L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,749 mi
Last recorded4,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYC 826L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 4,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on n/s/r brake backing plate

Pass 25 Jun 2024 4,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar linkage dust covers deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2023 3,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 3,335 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 3,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 2,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 1,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,025 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,222 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,003 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 19,998 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,648 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 19,647 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,595 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 15,206 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 15,206 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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PYC 826L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PYC 826L, 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 PYC 826L registered?

PYC 826L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is PYC 826L safe to buy?

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