MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,187 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Coolant leak ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corroded
Corrosion to underside of vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to under sills and outer chassis rails
diff' oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling on shock absorber (2.2.D.2b)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
corrosion to under sills and outer chassis rails
diff' oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DTR 120K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DTR 120K, 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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DTR 120K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1972.
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