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VEH 734L

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,262 mi
Last recorded70,262 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEH 734L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,262 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,032 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 70,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,032 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 70,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 69,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 67,695 miles

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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VEH 734L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VEH 734L, 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 VEH 734L registered?

VEH 734L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is VEH 734L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEH 734L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEH 734L have outstanding finance?

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