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SFE 328

1973 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,180 mi
Last recorded72,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFE 328
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 71,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 71,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 70,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 67,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 67,102 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 67,102 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SFE 328 is a 1973 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SFE 328, 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 SFE 328?

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What year was SFE 328 registered?

SFE 328 is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is SFE 328 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFE 328 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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