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RAC 83M

1974 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

4,974 mi
Last recorded4,974 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAC 83M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 4,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 4,901 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 4,818 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 4,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 4,675 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 4,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 4,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 4,501 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 4,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 4,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 3,872 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 3,872 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 3,667 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 3,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 3,265 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 3,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,445 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,077 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 2,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,653 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 2,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 2,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 2,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 1,821 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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RAC 83M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 RAC 83M, 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 52 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 RAC 83M registered?

RAC 83M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 January 1974.

Is RAC 83M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAC 83M shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAC 83M have outstanding finance?

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