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OSF 19M

1973 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

3,265 mi
Last recorded3,265 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSF 19M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 3,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 3,183 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 3,105 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 2,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 2,801 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 2,588 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 2,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 2,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 2,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 2,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 1,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 1,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 1,658 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 998 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

vehicle undersealed

Fail 28 Aug 2012 998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2011 5 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outter edge

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Aug 2011 5 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outter edge

vehicle heavily undersealed

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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OSF 19M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OSF 19M, 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 OSF 19M registered?

OSF 19M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 November 1973.

Is OSF 19M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSF 19M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSF 19M have outstanding finance?

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