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EKV 852L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKV 852L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025

fully rally prepared

Pass 3 Oct 2024

msa log book number 46390

Pass 17 Aug 2023

rally prepared,msa log book number 26735

Pass 13 Aug 2022

both rear tie bar upper inner bushes slight play

msa log book number 26735

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 19 Aug 2021

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

msa log book number 26735

slight play in nsr lower trailing arm rear rose joint

Pass 15 Aug 2020

Rally Prepared and MSA log book no 26735

Pass 8 Aug 2019
Pass 17 Aug 2018

rally prepared and msa log booked

Pass 22 Jul 2017

fully rally prepared and msa log book presented

nsr floor / outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Aug 2016

Fully prepared rally car and msa log book produced.

Fail 12 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/f O/s/f wheel bearing slight play.

Pass 10 Aug 2015

fully prepared rally car and msa log book produced

Pass 9 Mar 2011

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010

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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EKV 852L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EKV 852L, 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 EKV 852L registered?

EKV 852L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is EKV 852L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKV 852L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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