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ETR 908L

1972 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,242 mi
Last recorded42,242 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETR 908L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 42,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 42,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 41,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,162 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,072 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,125 miles

oil leaking from offside rear brake drum

Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 34,343 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 34,343 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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ETR 908L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ETR 908L, 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 ETR 908L registered?

ETR 908L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 September 1972.

Is ETR 908L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETR 908L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETR 908L have outstanding finance?

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