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PHK 88M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHK 88M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025
Pass 13 Nov 2024
Pass 23 Nov 2023
Pass 3 Oct 2022
Pass 18 Sep 2021 1,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 1,607 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018
Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,607 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 1,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 1,607 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,607 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 1,607 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 1,607 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 960 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2009 47 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 47 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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PHK 88M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PHK 88M, 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 PHK 88M registered?

PHK 88M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is PHK 88M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHK 88M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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