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DJN 223K

1972 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

561 mi
Last recorded561 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJN 223K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 561 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 70 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 45,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DJN 223K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DJN 223K, 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 DJN 223K registered?

DJN 223K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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The MOT history for DJN 223K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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