MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
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
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
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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