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EBC 100L

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,986 mi
Last recorded18,986 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBC 100L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2018 18,986 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 14,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,288 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 7,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 4,379 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 4,355 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 4,330 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 4,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 42,469 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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EBC 100L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EBC 100L, 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 EBC 100L registered?

EBC 100L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EBC 100L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBC 100L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBC 100L have outstanding finance?

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