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EAY 857K

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,951 mi
Last recorded13,951 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAY 857K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 13,951 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 12,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Diff seal weeping

Fail 23 Mar 2017 12,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Diff seal weeping

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 11,381 miles

All tyres slightly perished.

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Hub seal weeping slightly.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 9,417 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 7,392 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 5,529 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 3,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 2,973 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 2,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 1 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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EAY 857K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EAY 857K, 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 EAY 857K registered?

EAY 857K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 July 1972.

Is EAY 857K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAY 857K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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