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BKH 686K

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,570 mi
Last recorded44,570 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKH 686K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 44,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 44,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 44,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 43,934 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 43,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 42,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,164 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,358 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,265 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 40,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BKH 686K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BKH 686K, 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 BKH 686K registered?

BKH 686K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1972.

Is BKH 686K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKH 686K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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