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RYP 511L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,962 mi
Last recorded39,962 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 511L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 39,962 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 39,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 39,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,903 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 39,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumpers not fitted at time of test

Front windscreen washers weak

Rear bumpers not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 39,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,667 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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RYP 511L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYP 511L, 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 RYP 511L?

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What year was RYP 511L registered?

RYP 511L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is RYP 511L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYP 511L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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