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DWS 239L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,067 mi
Last recorded40,067 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWS 239L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2025 40,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 39,901 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 39,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 39,220 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 38,767 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 38,170 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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DWS 239L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DWS 239L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DWS 239L?

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What year was DWS 239L registered?

DWS 239L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is DWS 239L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWS 239L shows 7 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 DWS 239L have outstanding finance?

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