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EST 137D

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,518 mi
Last recorded25,518 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEST 137D
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 25,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 23,580 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 23,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 23,095 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 22,869 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 22,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 218,524 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 218,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,408 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 19,408 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EST 137D is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EST 137D, 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 EST 137D registered?

EST 137D is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is EST 137D safe to buy?

The MOT history for EST 137D shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EST 137D have outstanding finance?

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