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ExpiredMileage
13,219 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s front brake flexi twisted
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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?
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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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