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BAW 632L

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,342 mi
Last recorded14,342 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAW 632L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,342 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 14,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 14,333 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 14,333 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure filter and pipe under bonnet (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure pipe under car (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 632L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 632L, 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 632L registered?

BAW 632L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 1972.

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