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LSV 173

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSV 173
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 64,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019
Pass 3 May 2017
Pass 10 May 2016
Fail 10 May 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015
Pass 27 May 2014
Pass 27 Mar 2013
Pass 27 Mar 2012
Pass 19 May 2011
Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,962 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,214 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 43,200 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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LSV 173 is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 LSV 173, 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 47 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 LSV 173 registered?

LSV 173 is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 December 1979.

Is LSV 173 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSV 173 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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