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DNK 346K

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,612 mi
Last recorded9,612 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 346K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 9,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 9,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,613 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 9,612 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 9,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,612 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,187 miles
Pass 4 May 2007
Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,190 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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DNK 346K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DNK 346K, 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 DNK 346K registered?

DNK 346K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1972.

Is DNK 346K safe to buy?

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