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LHX 890K

1972 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,527 mi
Last recorded75,527 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHX 890K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,527 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2021 75,527 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,527 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 75,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 75,527 miles
Pass 20 May 2013

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,743 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 24,741 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 24,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

extensive welding and modifications to vehicle

non standard seat belts fitted (rally type)

o/s + n/s rear coil spring carriers slightly fouling on hand brake linkage

rear suspension modified

roll cage fitted

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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LHX 890K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 890K, 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 LHX 890K registered?

LHX 890K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1972.

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