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VJT 672L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,357 mi
Last recorded37,357 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJT 672L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 37,357 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,304 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 37,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,275 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,265 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 37,244 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 37,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 37,164 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside front headlamp pattern poor

Slight twist in nearside front brake hose

Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,153 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 36,963 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Tailbox cracked around outlet pipe

Pass 6 May 2015 36,915 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,905 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,798 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front bumper end secure fixings missing

front washer operating switch fitted in dash

near side steering arm slight play

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 Nov 2012 36,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front bumper end secure fixings missing

front washer operating switch fitted in dash

near side steering arm slight play

reverse lights not working

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,623 miles

Battery insecure

exhaust mtg rubber missing near rear

o/s/f floor pan corroded not in prescribed areas

wiper fault switches on on its own

Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,623 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

exhaust mtg rubber missing near rear

o/s/f floor pan corroded not in prescribed areas

wiper fault switches on on its own

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,315 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 33,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

brakes squealing

corrosion on offside front floor

Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,252 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 32,252 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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VJT 672L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VJT 672L, 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 VJT 672L registered?

VJT 672L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 1973.

Is VJT 672L safe to buy?

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