MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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no rear seats
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underbody extensivly welded repaired
yellow headlamps fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near-side floorpan holed outside criteria area
underbody has been extensively welded repaired
yellow headlights fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GHJ 224L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 GHJ 224L, 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 GHJ 224L registered?
GHJ 224L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 1972.
Is GHJ 224L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GHJ 224L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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