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EOW 290L

1972 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,340 mi
Last recorded57,340 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOW 290L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 57,340 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,169 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,949 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 552,935 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,947 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 51,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,011 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,581 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 50,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,341 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 50,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 50,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,974 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 49,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 49,268 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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EOW 290L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EOW 290L, 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 EOW 290L registered?

EOW 290L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is EOW 290L safe to buy?

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