MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front brake discs corroded/exhaust centre rubber hanger splitting?
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear bumper missing /clutch rubber missing
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HDM 291K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HDM 291K, 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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HDM 291K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1972.
Is HDM 291K safe to buy?
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