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GAR 179K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,200 mi
Last recorded29,200 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAR 179K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met(57%

Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f brake draging slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 26,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 23,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in steering rack

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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GAR 179K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GAR 179K, 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 GAR 179K registered?

GAR 179K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 July 1972.

Is GAR 179K safe to buy?

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