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WRF 272L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,453 mi
Last recorded67,453 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRF 272L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,453 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,638 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 66,376 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 66,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,956 miles

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

increase decrease on rear brakes at top of limits

some wear in steering rack and steering tie rod off side front

Fail 17 Mar 2011 64,954 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

head lamp aim adjusters not correctly fitted

increase decrease on rear brakes at top of limit

near side front side light comes on when tapped

Fail 14 Jun 2010 64,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,233 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,837 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 60,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 60,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 60,390 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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WRF 272L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WRF 272L, 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.

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What year was WRF 272L registered?

WRF 272L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is WRF 272L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRF 272L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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