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ACD 454K

1972 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,982 mi
Last recorded74,982 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 454K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2024 74,982 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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ACD 454K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ACD 454K, 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 ACD 454K registered?

ACD 454K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 July 1972.

Is ACD 454K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACD 454K shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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