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GBW 333L

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,725 mi
Last recorded6,725 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 333L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,725 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 6,671 miles

Oil leak

tested wet

Pass 1 Jun 2013 6,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 6,297 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 5,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 4,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 36,845 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2008 32,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 2,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 1,971 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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GBW 333L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GBW 333L, 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 GBW 333L registered?

GBW 333L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is GBW 333L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 333L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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