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UPP 727L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,674 mi
Last recorded46,674 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 727L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 46,674 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 46,672 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,446 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside egde

Corrosion to offside front top strurt mounting

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,220 miles

Corrosion to underside off offside front top plate mounting

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,784 miles

n/s/f inner wing /strutt

slight play both prop shaft u/j

Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,784 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner wing /strutt

slight play both prop shaft u/j

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 39,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 38,988 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 38,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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UPP 727L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc 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 UPP 727L, 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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UPP 727L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 1973.

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