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EUR 217K

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,358 mi
Last recorded61,358 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUR 217K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,358 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,344 miles

this vehicle is soft under neath

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,073 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,194 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2007 53,165 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 May 2006 50,140 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 50,135 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wing tops and general vehicle condition heavily corroded.

slight play in nearside front track rod end.

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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EUR 217K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EUR 217K, 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.

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EUR 217K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1972.

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