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BOW 733K

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

1,805 mi
Last recorded1,805 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOW 733K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 1,805 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 1,517 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 1,285 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 1,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 633 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018
Pass 16 May 2016
Pass 16 Apr 2015
Pass 9 May 2014

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 8 May 2014

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2013
Pass 4 Aug 2006 100,296 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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BOW 733K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BOW 733K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOW 733K registered?

BOW 733K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 1972.

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The MOT history for BOW 733K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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