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VXF 891M

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,701 mi
Last recorded42,701 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXF 891M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,259 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 42,234 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s front coil spring not sitting in lower cup as necessary

Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,782 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,227 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 40,729 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,912 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,454 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 38,152 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 37,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,373 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 34,833 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,703 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 May 2012 33,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 32,279 miles

This vehicle has just been restored & this is its first trip on the road,lots of new parts fitted.all ok at time of mot.

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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VXF 891M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,601cc 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 VXF 891M, 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 VXF 891M registered?

VXF 891M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 December 1973.

Is VXF 891M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXF 891M 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.

Does VXF 891M have outstanding finance?

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