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JKH 405L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,863 mi
Last recorded17,863 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 405L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 17,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2017

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 43,923 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 73,923 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,933 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 3,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 73,933 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 73,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 3,637 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 2,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 2,245 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,450 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 22,457 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 73,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

N/s sill corroded

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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JKH 405L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JKH 405L, 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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JKH 405L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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