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BAW 241L

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,524 mi
Last recorded29,524 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAW 241L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 29,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 27,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 27,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,125 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 27,086 miles

slight play rear spring bushes

slight play steering coloum bush

under body coated on undersill

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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BAW 241L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green 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 BAW 241L, 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 BAW 241L registered?

BAW 241L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is BAW 241L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAW 241L 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.

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