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RLY 934L

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

319 mi
Last recorded319 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLY 934L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2015 319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,120 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,614 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 93,408 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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RLY 934L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RLY 934L, 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 RLY 934L registered?

RLY 934L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 June 1973.

Is RLY 934L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLY 934L shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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