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RUV 186L

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,841 mi
Last recorded11,841 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUV 186L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 11,841 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 11,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,430 miles

n/s/f wheel has fouled inner arch at some point

small hole in o/s/f inner sill

Fail 15 Apr 2015 11,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 149,065 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 149,059 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 10,821 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 10,360 miles

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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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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