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FNW 949K

1972 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNW 949K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,316 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,592 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,875 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,483 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,825 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,516 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,383 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,478 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

clutch cable fouling on steering coupling

Fail 24 Mar 2012 90,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 89,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,081 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 84,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 83,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 80,842 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 78,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 78,415 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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