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UXF 609M

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,870 mi
Last recorded10,870 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXF 609M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 10,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2013 10,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 9,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 7,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 3,384 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 3,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 1,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005

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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UXF 609M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 UXF 609M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UXF 609M registered?

UXF 609M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is UXF 609M safe to buy?

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