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FOU 669K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174 mi
Last recorded174 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOU 669K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 174 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2024 174 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 1 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,993 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,591 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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FOU 669K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOU 669K, 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 FOU 669K registered?

FOU 669K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1972.

Is FOU 669K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOU 669K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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