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GWO 230L

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,855 mi
Last recorded58,855 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWO 230L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,855 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 58,328 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,127 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 58,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 57,790 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 57,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,083 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,137 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 54,035 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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GWO 230L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GWO 230L, 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

How do I check the history of GWO 230L?

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What year was GWO 230L registered?

GWO 230L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 November 1972.

Is GWO 230L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWO 230L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GWO 230L have outstanding finance?

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