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FNG 555K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

869 mi
Last recorded869 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNG 555K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2021 869 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 306 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

non obligatory mirror missing

race harness fitted

roll cage fitted welded into place

Pass 5 Apr 2018 10 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 96,690 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack end

water leak from under offside front of vehicle

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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FNG 555K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FNG 555K, 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 FNG 555K registered?

FNG 555K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is FNG 555K safe to buy?

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