MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,370 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front panel not attached to front chassis rails
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe chafing on positive battery lead
N/S/R Leaf spring not correctly located
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe chafing on positive battery lead
N/S/R Leaf spring not correctly located
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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DTO 521L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 DTO 521L, 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 DTO 521L registered?
DTO 521L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 November 1972.
Is DTO 521L safe to buy?
The MOT history for DTO 521L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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