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AJG 238K

1972 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,396 mi
Last recorded7,396 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJG 238K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 7,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jul 2016 7,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,214 miles

corrosion to offside chassis rail

corrosion to offside front inner wing

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 6,426 miles

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

several repairs to underside

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

heavy oil leak

main beam tel tale light incorrect

Fail 14 Aug 2013 6,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

heavy oil leak

main beam tel tale light incorrect

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

several repairs to underside

Pass 3 Jul 2009 5,340 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 5,319 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 4,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 4,225 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,566 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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AJG 238K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,593cc 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 AJG 238K, 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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AJG 238K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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