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UBW 747L

1973 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,713 mi
Last recorded24,713 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBW 747L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 24,713 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 23,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 21,814 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 21,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 20,963 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 20,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 20,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,756 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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UBW 747L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UBW 747L, 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

How do I check the history of UBW 747L?

You can check the full history of UBW 747L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UBW 747L registered?

UBW 747L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is UBW 747L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBW 747L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UBW 747L have outstanding finance?

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