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1973 FORD ESCORT1.6L Petrol

SUD 262L

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 26,148 miles recorded, this Yellow 1973 FORD ESCORT runs on Petrol with a 1601cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Expired

Expires 02/07/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 26,148
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1973
Engine: 1601cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 Jun 2026, 02:00

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Escort (SUD 262L) from 1973 show a total of 2 MOT tests between July 2024 and June 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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