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PEP 194M

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,496 mi
Last recorded69,496 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEP 194M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 69,496 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 69,496 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 69,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,557 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,134 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 65,582 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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PEP 194M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PEP 194M, 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 PEP 194M?

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What year was PEP 194M registered?

PEP 194M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is PEP 194M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEP 194M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PEP 194M have outstanding finance?

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