MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,027 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside slight play in steering arm
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside slight play in steering arm
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres cracking on side walls and treads
small hole in petrol tank suport nearside
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside rear bump stop missing
small hole in petrol tank suport nearside
small holes in corners on front pannel
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
small holes in corners of front pannel
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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RME 437L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RME 437L, 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 RME 437L registered?
RME 437L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 1973.
Is RME 437L safe to buy?
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