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JUG 373L

1972 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,325 mi
Last recorded66,325 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUG 373L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,256 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,186 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,687 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 65,231 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,376 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 63,821 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 63,821 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,185 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,874 miles

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

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,094 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play in the steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2006 61,821 miles

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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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JUG 373L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JUG 373L, 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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What year was JUG 373L registered?

JUG 373L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is JUG 373L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUG 373L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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