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ACF 699L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,362 mi
Last recorded11,362 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACF 699L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,362 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 11,362 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 11,362 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 11,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,962 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 9,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 7,095 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 5,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in o/side front bairing

Fail 5 May 2010

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in o/side front bairing

slight sust on front discs

Pass 27 Sep 2008 13 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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ACF 699L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ACF 699L, 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 ACF 699L registered?

ACF 699L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is ACF 699L safe to buy?

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