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AFM 101L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,581 mi
Last recorded62,581 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 101L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2006 62,581 miles

Decelerometer used due to car not standard. † Interior removed for rallying purposes.

Fail 24 Nov 2006 62,581 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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AFM 101L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White 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 AFM 101L, 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 AFM 101L registered?

AFM 101L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is AFM 101L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFM 101L 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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