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VUY 566M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,258 mi
Last recorded95,258 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUY 566M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,725 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,000 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 92,000 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,771 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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VUY 566M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VUY 566M, 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 VUY 566M registered?

VUY 566M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1973.

Is VUY 566M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUY 566M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUY 566M have outstanding finance?

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