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ARU 757K

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,117 mi
Last recorded76,117 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 757K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 76,117 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 76,077 miles

both front tyres heavily perished

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2011 75,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished.

indicator switch loose.

o/s and n/s/f track control bushes split.

o/s/f suspension top rusty.

o/s/f wing rusty.

vehicle genrally rusty.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,189 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

all four tyres perishing

both front mirrors deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,052 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

all tyres perishing

n/s/f floor/sill area corroded.

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f strut top rusty

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tie bar rod bushes worn

both rear spring shackle bushes worn

front tyres perrished

front wings holed

n/s/r outer sill holed

o/s/f upper strut mount area starting to rust.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 73,539 miles

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

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Front tyres perished

Front wings holed

Near side outer sill holed

Near side rear light lens cracked

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side and Near side front floor pan inadequate repair

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in wiper arms

Pass 13 Jan 2007 72,767 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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ARU 757K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ARU 757K, 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 ARU 757K registered?

ARU 757K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 1972.

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