MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,994 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
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
Excessive corrosion to offside front under vehicle 31cm away from subframe mounting
under vehicle corrosion but not within any prescribed areas
Excessive corrosion under vehicle but not within any prescribed areas
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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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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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