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WVO 184M

1973 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 184M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018
Pass 18 Apr 2017
Pass 19 Mar 2016
Fail 19 Mar 2016

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015
Pass 12 Mar 2014
Pass 26 Mar 2013
Pass 27 Mar 2012
Pass 29 Mar 2011
Pass 1 Apr 2010

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009
Pass 4 Apr 2008

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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WVO 184M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,300cc 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 WVO 184M, 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 WVO 184M registered?

WVO 184M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 October 1973.

Is WVO 184M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVO 184M 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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