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FVF 412K

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

8,876 mi
Last recorded8,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVF 412K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 8,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 8,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 7,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 7,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 6,946 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 6,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 6,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 6,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 5,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 5,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 3,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,179 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,700 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2010 2,344 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 2,233 miles

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

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

advise slight damp around nearsie rear brake caliper

Fail 10 Jul 2009 2,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise slight damp around nearsie rear brake caliper

Pass 12 Jul 2008 1,712 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 1,250 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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FVF 412K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FVF 412K, 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 FVF 412K registered?

FVF 412K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is FVF 412K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVF 412K shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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