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HAR 617L

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2046cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,653 mi
Last recorded26,653 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAR 617L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,046cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 26,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019

Vehicle fully converted to Rally Spec

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,653 miles

Vehicle converted to fully rally spec to a high standard

Pass 9 May 2015 266,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,653 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,653 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 26,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 26,653 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,653 miles

n/s/f spring bottom coil.....?

o/s/f caliper damp...?

spedo cable fouling exhaust

Fail 12 Mar 2009 26,653 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f spring bottom coil.....?

o/s/f caliper damp...?

spedo cable fouling exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,653 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 26,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 26,653 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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HAR 617L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,046cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HAR 617L, 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 HAR 617L registered?

HAR 617L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is HAR 617L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAR 617L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAR 617L have outstanding finance?

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