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UWE 932L

1973 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,033 mi
Last recorded26,033 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWE 932L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2019 26,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,856 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,473 miles

slight seepage of gear oil from n/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,448 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 24,417 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing on sidewall

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 12 Jun 2010 24,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 23,204 miles

centre propshaft joint worn

Pass 22 May 2008 21,627 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 19,708 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 19,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 36,065 miles

offside floor/footwell corroded slightly -not prescribed area

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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UWE 932L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWE 932L, 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 UWE 932L registered?

UWE 932L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is UWE 932L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWE 932L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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