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RUW 333L

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,050 mi
Last recorded77,050 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUW 333L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,050 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,515 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 74,776 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 74,776 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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RUW 333L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUW 333L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUW 333L?

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What year was RUW 333L registered?

RUW 333L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is RUW 333L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUW 333L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUW 333L have outstanding finance?

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