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WWC 461L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,302 mi
Last recorded88,302 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWC 461L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 88,302 miles

Extensive chassis repairs throughout

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,267 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

all tyres are cracked but not showing cords

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,719 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 46,719 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,489 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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WWC 461L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc 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 WWC 461L, 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 WWC 461L registered?

WWC 461L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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