MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
some play in n/s and o/s stearing rack
some play in n/s and o/s stearing rack
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UUL 176M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 UUL 176M, 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 UUL 176M registered?
UUL 176M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 August 1973.
Is UUL 176M safe to buy?
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