MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear chassis at suspension mountings have some corrosion but not holed
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
rear chassis at suspension mountings have some corrosion but not holed
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nsr inner sill corroded
rear chassis and rear x member corroded
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R742 UOA is a 1971 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 R742 UOA, 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 55 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R742 UOA registered?
R742 UOA is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is R742 UOA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R742 UOA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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