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RME 437L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,027 mi
Last recorded22,027 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRME 437L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 22,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2017 22,027 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2016 21,760 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Fail 5 May 2016 21,760 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 21,337 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,846 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 20,692 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 19,821 miles

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?

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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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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