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BBE 864K

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,501 mi
Last recorded71,501 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBE 864K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2025 71,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 71,466 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 71,374 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,203 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 70,795 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,548 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 70,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 69,997 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,383 miles

rear axle seals leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,852 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,356 miles

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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BBE 864K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BBE 864K, 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 BBE 864K registered?

BBE 864K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1972.

Is BBE 864K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBE 864K shows 12 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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