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OTU 949L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

3,075 mi
Last recorded3,075 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTU 949L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 3,075 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 4,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 4,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 4,484 miles

o/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2019 4,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 4,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 3,739 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 3,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 2,845 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 1,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 1,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,672 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 89,672 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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OTU 949L is a 1973 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 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 OTU 949L, 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 OTU 949L?

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What year was OTU 949L registered?

OTU 949L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is OTU 949L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTU 949L 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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