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UYW 868M

1973 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54 mi
Last recorded54 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYW 868M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 54 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,597 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 49,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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UYW 868M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYW 868M, 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 UYW 868M registered?

UYW 868M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 1973.

Is UYW 868M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYW 868M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UYW 868M have outstanding finance?

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