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WHG 615M

1973 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,050 mi
Last recorded19,050 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHG 615M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 19,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 17,705 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 17,128 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 16,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 15,389 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 14,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,483 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 13,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2009 12,143 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,288 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 10,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WHG 615M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WHG 615M, 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.

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What year was WHG 615M registered?

WHG 615M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 1973.

Is WHG 615M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHG 615M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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