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WJE 526L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,181 mi
Last recorded56,181 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJE 526L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,355 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 55,355 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,395 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,481 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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WJE 526L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJE 526L, 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

How do I check the history of WJE 526L?

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What year was WJE 526L registered?

WJE 526L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is WJE 526L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJE 526L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJE 526L have outstanding finance?

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