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FAR 165K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,465 mi
Last recorded85,465 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAR 165K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 85,465 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 78,829 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 78,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 77,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 77,344 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 75,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 74,506 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 71,216 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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FAR 165K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FAR 165K, 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 FAR 165K registered?

FAR 165K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is FAR 165K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAR 165K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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