MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under body covered in under seal
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear and front wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side chassis legs (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner sills (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side outer sills (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
under body covered with underseal
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FAR 185K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 FAR 185K, 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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What year was FAR 185K registered?
FAR 185K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 1972.
Is FAR 185K safe to buy?
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