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ULN 540M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,486 mi
Last recorded66,486 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 540M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2024 66,486 miles

Trailered show car

Pass 3 Jan 2023 66,486 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 66,486 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,486 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,486 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,460 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,906 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,732 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,906 miles

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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ULN 540M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ULN 540M, 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 ULN 540M?

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What year was ULN 540M registered?

ULN 540M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 September 1973.

Is ULN 540M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULN 540M shows 12 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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