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GKL 634L

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,133 mi
Last recorded51,133 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKL 634L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 51,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 49,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops

Pass 25 Jul 2020 48,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 48,220 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 44,426 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,944 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,351 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Harness belts fitted

Non standard brake componets fitted

Non standard pedals fitted

Non standard suspension components fitted

Roll cage fitted

Slight lift in front suspension top mountings

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 40,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,332 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 35,720 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,720 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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GKL 634L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GKL 634L, 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 GKL 634L registered?

GKL 634L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is GKL 634L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKL 634L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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