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GCR 416L

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,302 mi
Last recorded13,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 416L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2019 13,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 12,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,526 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2016 10,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,082 miles

nearside front track control arm rubber bush is deteriorated

offside front track control arm rubber bush is deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,244 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 31,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,154 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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GCR 416L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GCR 416L, 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 GCR 416L registered?

GCR 416L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is GCR 416L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCR 416L shows 9 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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