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EHE 244K

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,315 mi
Last recorded60,315 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHE 244K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,315 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,313 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 59,752 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 59,749 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 58,066 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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EHE 244K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EHE 244K, 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 EHE 244K registered?

EHE 244K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is EHE 244K safe to buy?

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