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GHE 545L

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,227 mi
Last recorded67,227 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHE 545L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 67,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 67,187 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 67,187 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,895 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 66,875 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 66,494 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,419 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 66,419 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,317 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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GHE 545L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GHE 545L, 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 GHE 545L registered?

GHE 545L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is GHE 545L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHE 545L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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