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LGO 818K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,609 mi
Last recorded58,609 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGO 818K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 58,609 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 58,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 58,609 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 58,609 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 58,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 58,609 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2016 58,609 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 58,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,609 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 58,609 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 58,609 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 58,609 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o.s.f tyre starting too perish

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,609 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 58,609 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 58,609 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,609 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 58,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 55,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,609 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 58,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front road springs slightly loose in cups.

O/S/R leaf spring - front bush slightly missaligned.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 58,609 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 58,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cooling fan senser switch disconnected

near side track rod end gaiter split

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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LGO 818K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LGO 818K, 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 LGO 818K registered?

LGO 818K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 1972.

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