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EVN 507L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,968 mi
Last recorded76,968 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 507L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 76,968 miles

Nearside Front play in rack end

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 76,969 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 76,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front play in rack end

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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EVN 507L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVN 507L, 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 EVN 507L?

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What year was EVN 507L registered?

EVN 507L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is EVN 507L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVN 507L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVN 507L have outstanding finance?

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