MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,841 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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n/s/f wheel has fouled inner arch at some point
small hole in o/s/f inner sill
Inner Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
n/s/f wheel has fouled inner arch at some point
small hole in o/s/f inner sill
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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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RUV 186L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RUV 186L, 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 RUV 186L registered?
RUV 186L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 1973.
Is RUV 186L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RUV 186L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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