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254 WHN

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,513 mi
Last recorded27,513 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration254 WHN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 27,513 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 27,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 27,431 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,301 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 27,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 27,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,107 miles

offside front inner wing

Pass 29 May 2010 26,612 miles

front tyres on inner edges

slight surface rust offside front inner wing

Pass 23 May 2009 26,188 miles

exhaust mountings deteriorating

inner edge of nearside rear tyre

inner edge offside front tyre

offside front inner wing by bumper iron

rear U bolts may require attention

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear shackle bushes

slight bind offside rear brakes

slight exhaust blow manifold

Pass 24 May 2008 25,477 miles

advise gearbox mounting

advise nearside inner wheel arch , wiring close to wheel

advise offside front inner wheel arch

advise slight blow manifold to head

Pass 3 Mar 2007 24,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 22,581 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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254 WHN is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 254 WHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 254 WHN registered?

254 WHN is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1972.

Is 254 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 254 WHN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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