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DTR 120K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,187 mi
Last recorded10,187 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTR 120K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 10,187 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 10,138 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 10,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 9,433 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 9,210 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 9,015 miles

corrosion to under sills and outer chassis rails

diff' oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2017 9,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 7,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 7,188 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,106 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 7,102 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 69,201 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,201 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 5,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 4,506 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 4,506 miles

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.

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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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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