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OPH 619L

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,191 mi
Last recorded33,191 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPH 619L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 33,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 30,547 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 29,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 27,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 25,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 20,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,473 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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OPH 619L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OPH 619L, 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 OPH 619L?

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What year was OPH 619L registered?

OPH 619L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is OPH 619L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPH 619L shows 8 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 OPH 619L have outstanding finance?

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