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ENV 227K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,410 mi
Last recorded7,410 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENV 227K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2014 7,410 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,022 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,681 miles

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 5,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 5,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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ENV 227K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ENV 227K, 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 ENV 227K registered?

ENV 227K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1972.

Is ENV 227K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENV 227K shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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