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BAW 242L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,140 mi
Last recorded3,140 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
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

RegistrationBAW 242L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 3,140 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 2,875 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 2,655 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 2,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 2,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 2,457 miles

secondery hydrolic type handbrake fitted

Pass 3 May 2012

secondery hydrolic type handbrake fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2009 2,132 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

after-market exhaust system fitted (noise level on limit)

handbrake has 2 means of operation

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2007 1,061 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

both centre floors starting to split

secondery handbrake fitted (hydrolic)

Pass 27 May 2006 773 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 773 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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 242L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BAW 242L, 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.

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What year was BAW 242L registered?

BAW 242L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 October 1972.

Is BAW 242L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAW 242L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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