MOT Status
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99,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
clutch cable fouling on steering coupling
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
clutch cable fouling on steering coupling
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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FNW 949K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FNW 949K, 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 FNW 949K registered?
FNW 949K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1972.
Is FNW 949K safe to buy?
The MOT history for FNW 949K shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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