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BJG 754K

1972 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,028 mi
Last recorded17,028 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJG 754K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 17,028 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 15,374 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 15,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 14,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 13,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 12,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 11,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 106,320 miles

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

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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BJG 754K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 754K, 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 754K registered?

BJG 754K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is BJG 754K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJG 754K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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