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GUG 237K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,929 mi
Last recorded7,929 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUG 237K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 7,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 7,865 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 7,815 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 7,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GUG 237K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUG 237K, 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 GUG 237K registered?

GUG 237K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is GUG 237K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUG 237K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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