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LGK 900K

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,671 mi
Last recorded71,671 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGK 900K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,671 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 70,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 69,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,812 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,499 miles

one exhaust rubber split

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,277 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,905 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,897 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 60,134 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 60,134 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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LGK 900K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LGK 900K, 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 LGK 900K registered?

LGK 900K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1972.

Is LGK 900K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGK 900K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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