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LLK 215K

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,660 mi
Last recorded40,660 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLK 215K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 40,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust pipe in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2025 40,423 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 39,921 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 38,384 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper shock mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around under side of car

Fail 30 Jan 2023 38,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper shock mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around under side of car

Pass 26 Feb 2022 36,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advised head lamp weak

hand brake cable gator perished/split

Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,200 miles

advised head lamp tweek

hand brake cable gator perished/split

n/s/f shock weeping

o/s/f lower ball joint gator perished

oil leak

some parts of chassis corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,487 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,566 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,340 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 27,856 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 27,456 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 26,954 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perishing

r/o/s brake will require attention shortly

rear of n/s outer sill corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,918 miles

O/SIDE REAR WING LOWER SECTION SLIGHT RUST DRIVERS FOOT WELL SHOWS SIGNS OF SLIGHT RUSTING

Pass 23 Jul 2005 26,565 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 26,563 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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LLK 215K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LLK 215K, 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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LLK 215K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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