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ROW 303M

1974 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,546 mi
Last recorded42,546 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROW 303M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 42,546 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 42,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 41,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,585 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 40,544 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at front manifold joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative only works when held in position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight water leak at inlet manifold hose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose on runner at back

Rear exhaust rubber split

very little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Jun 2020 40,395 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 40,394 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,390 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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ROW 303M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ROW 303M, 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.

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What year was ROW 303M registered?

ROW 303M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is ROW 303M safe to buy?

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