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ATA 719L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

668 mi
Last recorded668 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATA 719L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 668 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 523 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Aug 2023 341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount pulling away (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 79 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 2,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 2,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 2,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 2,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 2,170 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 2,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 1,779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 1,325 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,999 miles

number plate light may show some light to rear

Fail 1 Jul 2011 99,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

number plate light may show some light to rear

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 719L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 719L, 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 ATA 719L registered?

ATA 719L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is ATA 719L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATA 719L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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