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AUO 582L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,483 mi
Last recorded33,483 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
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

RegistrationAUO 582L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,483 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,467 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 33,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,475 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,457 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 33,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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AUO 582L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AUO 582L, 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 AUO 582L?

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What year was AUO 582L registered?

AUO 582L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is AUO 582L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUO 582L shows 6 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.

Does AUO 582L have outstanding finance?

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