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JOW 522L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOW 522L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018
Pass 1 Jun 2017
Pass 26 May 2016
Pass 27 Apr 2015
Pass 29 May 2012 11,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

TYRES MARKED COMPETITION USE ONLY

Pass 16 Sep 2008 113,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,366 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 11,366 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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JOW 522L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JOW 522L, 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

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What year was JOW 522L registered?

JOW 522L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is JOW 522L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOW 522L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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