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ULX 556M

1973 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,708 mi
Last recorded42,708 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULX 556M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,708 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 42,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 42,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 41,912 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 41,339 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 41,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,572 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,868 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,457 miles

clutch cable chaffing on steering

nearside rear bump stop misaligned

nearside rear seperator in lens insecure

offside front inner upper flitch area slight corrosion under sealer

slight leak from offside rear oil seal

Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,445 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,393 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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ULX 556M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ULX 556M, 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 ULX 556M registered?

ULX 556M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 November 1973.

Is ULX 556M safe to buy?

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