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AHR 984L

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

13,219 mi
Last recorded13,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHR 984L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 13,219 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 13,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 12,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 12,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 12,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened noise (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 12,014 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened noise (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 11,545 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 11,545 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30 cms of seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30 cms of seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 10,319 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front brake flexi twisted

Fail 25 Feb 2014 9,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front brake flexi twisted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 8,739 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 8,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 8,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 7,578 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 6,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 6,332 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 105,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 4,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 3,771 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 3,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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AHR 984L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AHR 984L, 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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AHR 984L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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