MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LHX 780K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 LHX 780K, 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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LHX 780K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 June 1972.
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