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SUD 257L

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,761 mi
Last recorded3,761 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 257L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2011 3,761 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

windscreen damaged out side zone a and ouside of swept area

Pass 13 Mar 2010 3,559 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

handbrake travel high

windscreen washers working but weak

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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SUD 257L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 SUD 257L, 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

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What year was SUD 257L registered?

SUD 257L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 April 1973.

Is SUD 257L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUD 257L shows 2 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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