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TWT 619M

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWT 619M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026
Fail 30 Jun 2026

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024
Pass 6 Feb 2023
Pass 5 Feb 2022
Fail 5 Feb 2022

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 26,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 26,749 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 26,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 2,674 miles

COMPETITION PREPARED

Pass 9 Aug 2014 2,674 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 2,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,634 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 31,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,750 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,855 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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TWT 619M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWT 619M, 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 TWT 619M registered?

TWT 619M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is TWT 619M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWT 619M shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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