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NCD 648M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,227 mi
Last recorded94,227 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCD 648M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,227 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,063 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,027 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 93,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,994 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,981 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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NCD 648M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 NCD 648M, 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 NCD 648M registered?

NCD 648M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is NCD 648M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCD 648M 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.

Does NCD 648M have outstanding finance?

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