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WTD 651L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTD 651L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026
Pass 2 Feb 2024 21 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 12 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion N/S Sill

washers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2018 553 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 553 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 1,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,613 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 11,613 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 11,613 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 11,613 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 11,613 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 11,541 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 11,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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WTD 651L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WTD 651L, 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

How do I check the history of WTD 651L?

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What year was WTD 651L registered?

WTD 651L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 February 1973.

Is WTD 651L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTD 651L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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