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8080 FN

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,073 mi
Last recorded96,073 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8080 FN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2006 96,073 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 96,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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8080 FN is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8080 FN, 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 8080 FN registered?

8080 FN is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is 8080 FN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8080 FN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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