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FWO 667L

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,930 mi
Last recorded1,930 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWO 667L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 1,930 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2016 1,511 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 19 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,048 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 18,048 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,997 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 17,997 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 17,735 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,655 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,992 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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FWO 667L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWO 667L, 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 FWO 667L registered?

FWO 667L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is FWO 667L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWO 667L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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