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FWN 30K

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,267 mi
Last recorded69,267 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWN 30K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 69,267 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,718 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,882 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 65,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,562 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,860 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2009 65,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,789 miles

both rear bump stops dislodged

Fail 18 Feb 2008 65,789 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bump stops dislodged

Pass 8 Feb 2007 65,289 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,153 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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FWN 30K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWN 30K, 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 FWN 30K registered?

FWN 30K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 July 1972.

Is FWN 30K safe to buy?

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