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UPO 637N

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,397 mi
Last recorded82,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPO 637N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,208 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 81,712 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 81,712 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rack rod end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 81,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 79,022 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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UPO 637N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 UPO 637N, 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 52 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 UPO 637N?

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What year was UPO 637N registered?

UPO 637N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is UPO 637N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPO 637N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPO 637N have outstanding finance?

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