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3585 BY

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,709 mi
Last recorded40,709 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3585 BY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 40,709 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2024 40,703 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 40,679 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 40,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 40,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 40,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,746 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 39,715 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 39,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,003 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 38,992 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,538 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,152 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,079 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 38,005 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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3585 BY is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 3585 BY, 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

How do I check the history of 3585 BY?

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What year was 3585 BY registered?

3585 BY is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is 3585 BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3585 BY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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