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ABW 276L

1972 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,859 mi
Last recorded2,859 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 276L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 2,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 21,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 213,283 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 213,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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ABW 276L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ABW 276L, 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 ABW 276L?

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What year was ABW 276L registered?

ABW 276L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is ABW 276L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 276L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABW 276L have outstanding finance?

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