MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,848 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear bumpers missing
under body has had extensive weld repairs and heavily undersealed in areas
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
extensive under body weld repair
front and rear bumpers missing
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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BJG 485K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BJG 485K, 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 BJG 485K registered?
BJG 485K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 1972.
Is BJG 485K safe to buy?
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