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GWD 311K

1972 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,814 mi
Last recorded29,814 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWD 311K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 29,814 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,744 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 24,517 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,755 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 10,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,220 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front crossmember/front panel, sills/floors

Pass 6 Oct 2009 7,682 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 6 Oct 2009 7,682 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 5,449 miles

o/s/r arch/inner arch corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2008 5,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r arch/inner arch corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2007 1,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front valance corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 1,822 miles

front valance corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 96,405 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 96,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 91,098 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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GWD 311K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GWD 311K, 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 GWD 311K registered?

GWD 311K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is GWD 311K safe to buy?

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