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SBJ 416M

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,043 mi
Last recorded2,043 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBJ 416M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 2,043 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 1,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 1,598 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008
Pass 18 Jan 2007 96,574 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2006 94,603 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 94,602 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SBJ 416M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SBJ 416M, 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 SBJ 416M registered?

SBJ 416M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 November 1973.

Is SBJ 416M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBJ 416M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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