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21 KR

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,987 mi
Last recorded40,987 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 KR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,987 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,987 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,987 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 40,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,987 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,987 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,990 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 40,987 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,987 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,987 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 49,997 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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21 KR is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 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 21 KR, 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 54 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 21 KR registered?

21 KR is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is 21 KR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 KR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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