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DHJ 425K

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,610 mi
Last recorded50,610 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 425K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,610 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,808 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,215 miles

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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DHJ 425K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHJ 425K, 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 DHJ 425K registered?

DHJ 425K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1972.

Is DHJ 425K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHJ 425K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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