MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
front seat belts show signs of wear
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
front seat belts show signs of wear
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AUJ 989L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 AUJ 989L, 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 AUJ 989L?
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What year was AUJ 989L registered?
AUJ 989L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1972.
Is AUJ 989L safe to buy?
The MOT history for AUJ 989L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AUJ 989L have outstanding finance?
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