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OUF 47M

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,806 mi
Last recorded65,806 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 47M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 65,806 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,751 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 65,505 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,180 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,180 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 65,180 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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OUF 47M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUF 47M, 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 OUF 47M registered?

OUF 47M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 December 1973.

Is OUF 47M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUF 47M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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