MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
INFORMED BY PRESENTER THAT ENGINE AND COLOUR HAS BEEN CHANGED
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING
UNDERSIDE AND STRUCTUAL PANELS HAVE BEEN HEAVILY PATCHED AND UNDERSEALED
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BDG 252K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BDG 252K, 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 BDG 252K registered?
BDG 252K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1972.
Is BDG 252K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BDG 252K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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