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UAL 647L

1973 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,153 mi
Last recorded34,153 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAL 647L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,153 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 34,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,595 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 56,548 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2015 52,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,553 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 44,537 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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UAL 647L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAL 647L, 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 UAL 647L registered?

UAL 647L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is UAL 647L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAL 647L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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