MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,984 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
1 bell housing bolt appears to be missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly chafed both (3.6.B.2c)
bottom hose slight water leak
full beam indicator not working at start of test then rectified itself (maybe small problem there)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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UML 943M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 UML 943M, 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 UML 943M registered?
UML 943M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1973.
Is UML 943M safe to buy?
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