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BDG 252K

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDG 252K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015
Pass 6 Sep 2014 80,107 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,063 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 23,062 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,056 miles

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.

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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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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