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WWW 490L

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,277 mi
Last recorded13,277 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWW 490L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 13,277 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 12,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 12,454 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 12,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 11,885 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 11,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 11,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 11,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 11,676 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 11,671 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,664 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 11,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 11,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 11,072 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 10,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 10,258 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,255 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 10,119 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 9,250 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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WWW 490L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WWW 490L, 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 WWW 490L registered?

WWW 490L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is WWW 490L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWW 490L shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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