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RYC 102L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,000 mi
Last recorded118,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYC 102L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 118,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 118,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,000 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 118,000 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 25 Jun 2015 118,000 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 13 May 2008 10,800 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on os : a ; post

Pass 2 May 2007 11,800 miles

ns/os front wheel bearings slight roughneswhen rotated

Fail 2 May 2007 11,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns/os front wheel bearings slight roughneswhen rotated

Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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RYC 102L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RYC 102L, 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 RYC 102L registered?

RYC 102L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1973.

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