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GKK 957L

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKK 957L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 88,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,864 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,862 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 88,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,812 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,812 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 88,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,611 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 21 May 2015 88,611 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,411 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 88,411 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 88,380 miles

slight corrosion under car in several places

Fail 3 May 2013 88,380 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight corrosion under car in several places

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,296 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 88,017 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 87,791 miles

offside front floor and nearside of inner front valance starting to corrode

Fail 9 Dec 2009 87,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 86,555 miles

offside front floor starting to corrode

Fail 3 Dec 2008 86,555 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front floor starting to corrode

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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GKK 957L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKK 957L, 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 GKK 957L registered?

GKK 957L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is GKK 957L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKK 957L shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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