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JCG 346L

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,099 mi
Last recorded7,099 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 346L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 7,099 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,977 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 4,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 102,217 miles

Fuel cap seal is perished.

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s seat belt webbing is in poor condition.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 99,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 99,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre slight worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2010 99,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre slight worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2005 98,856 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 98,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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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JCG 346L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JCG 346L, 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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JCG 346L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 1972.

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