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FKP 224L

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,201 mi
Last recorded47,201 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKP 224L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in drivers and passenger floors but not within prescribed areas

Fail 5 Jun 2014 47,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in drivers and passenger floors but not within prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in drivers and passenger floors

near and offside rear tyres 3mm and side walls cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,407 miles

corrosion in offside front floor to sill panel but not within prescribed area

offside front, offside rear, nearside rear tyres have cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres on 3mm

corrosion in nearside and offside front floor panels

offside front tyre slightly misshapen and wall perished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,563 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in drivers foor area

rear tyres starting to perish on the sidewalls

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,061 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres stating to crack on the walls

corrosion in drivers floor near door sill

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,307 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 44,234 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion starting in drivers floor pan to outer sill

suface corrosion on most steel brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in both front floor pans

offside rear tyre walls perished

slight play in steering rack unit

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

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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FKP 224L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FKP 224L, 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 FKP 224L registered?

FKP 224L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is FKP 224L safe to buy?

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