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SJH 310M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,601 mi
Last recorded71,601 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJH 310M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 69,877 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2013 68,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,363 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 66,247 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,665 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floors been welded

floors corroded

no bumpers fitted

no passenger seats fitted

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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SJH 310M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJH 310M, 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 SJH 310M registered?

SJH 310M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 September 1973.

Is SJH 310M safe to buy?

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