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UAN 486M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAN 486M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026
Pass 22 Apr 2024
Pass 4 Apr 2023
Pass 22 Apr 2022
Pass 14 Jul 2020
Pass 3 Aug 2018
Pass 26 Apr 2017
Pass 25 Apr 2016
Pass 20 Mar 2015
Pass 12 Mar 2014
Pass 7 Mar 2013
Fail 5 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010
Fail 22 Jan 2010

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009
Pass 24 Jan 2008

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 1,826 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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UAN 486M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UAN 486M, 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 UAN 486M registered?

UAN 486M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 1973.

Is UAN 486M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAN 486M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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