MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OWV 179M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 OWV 179M, 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.
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How do I check the history of OWV 179M?
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What year was OWV 179M registered?
OWV 179M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 December 1973.
Is OWV 179M safe to buy?
The MOT history for OWV 179M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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