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FKJ 870L

1972 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,118 mi
Last recorded12,118 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 870L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 12,118 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 11,533 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 11,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 10,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 9,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 8,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 7,022 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 6,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 6,261 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 5,737 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 3,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 1,682 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 3,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 3 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 3 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FKJ 870L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 FKJ 870L, 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 FKJ 870L registered?

FKJ 870L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FKJ 870L safe to buy?

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