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DKT 944K

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,288 mi
Last recorded6,288 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKT 944K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 6,288 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 6,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 6,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 6,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 6,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 6,140 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 5,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 5,113 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 4,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 4,449 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 4,350 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 4,350 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 4,334 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,330 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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DKT 944K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DKT 944K, 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 DKT 944K registered?

DKT 944K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is DKT 944K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKT 944K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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