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VBX 20L

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,993 mi
Last recorded49,993 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBX 20L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,993 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

corrosion on under body

hydrolic hand brake fitted. disconected for test

Fail 22 Feb 2007 49,993 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrosion on under body

hydrolic hand brake fitted. disconected for test

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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VBX 20L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VBX 20L, 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 VBX 20L registered?

VBX 20L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is VBX 20L safe to buy?

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