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ATA 316L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,037 mi
Last recorded65,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATA 316L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,037 miles

hand brake efficiency only just met the min requirement

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,022 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 65,001 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 64,568 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 64,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,023 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 62,951 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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ATA 316L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ATA 316L, 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

How do I check the history of ATA 316L?

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What year was ATA 316L registered?

ATA 316L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is ATA 316L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATA 316L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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