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AWV 850L

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,082 mi
Last recorded1,082 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWV 850L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2016 1,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 1,082 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 1,082 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 3,460 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 1,082 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,683 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,683 miles

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

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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AWV 850L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AWV 850L, 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 AWV 850L registered?

AWV 850L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 October 1972.

Is AWV 850L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWV 850L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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