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UUL 176M

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,246 mi
Last recorded84,246 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUL 176M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 84,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 83,132 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 82,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 May 2017 82,750 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 80,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 80,353 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 79,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 79,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,530 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 78,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,597 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,740 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 72,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,925 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 70,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 70,169 miles

some play in n/s and o/s stearing rack

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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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?

The MOT history for UUL 176M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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