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AJV 248L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,142 mi
Last recorded1,142 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJV 248L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2024 1,142 miles

Competition modified car carried out decel brake test lsd fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 756 miles

Competition modified car lsd fitted carried out decel brake test

Pass 19 Sep 2022 20 miles

competition car modified lsd fitted carried out decelerometer brake test

Pass 12 Apr 2019
Pass 16 Jun 2017
Pass 22 Jan 2015
Pass 8 Jul 2013
Pass 20 Jul 2011
Pass 26 Jun 2010
Pass 7 Feb 2009
Pass 16 Feb 2008 35,600 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 35,213 miles

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

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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AJV 248L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJV 248L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJV 248L registered?

AJV 248L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 1972.

Is AJV 248L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJV 248L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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