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BYW 173H

1970 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,354 mi
Last recorded39,354 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYW 173H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2019 39,354 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 39,178 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,126 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,102 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,100 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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BYW 173H is a 1970 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 BYW 173H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BYW 173H?

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What year was BYW 173H registered?

BYW 173H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1970.

Is BYW 173H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYW 173H shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BYW 173H have outstanding finance?

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