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XNC 237L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,994 mi
Last recorded45,994 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNC 237L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,994 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 45,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake cable bracket broken but cables secure

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,693 miles

Excessive corrosion to offside front under vehicle 31cm away from subframe mounting

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,360 miles

under vehicle corrosion but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,166 miles

Excessive corrosion under vehicle but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,047 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,035 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,999 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 449,995 miles

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,966 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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XNC 237L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XNC 237L, 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 XNC 237L registered?

XNC 237L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1973.

Is XNC 237L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNC 237L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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