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LMY 238K

1972 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,703 mi
Last recorded89,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMY 238K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 89,703 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,972 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 86,810 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 84,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 78,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,201 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 77,200 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 76,128 miles

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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LMY 238K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LMY 238K, 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

How do I check the history of LMY 238K?

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What year was LMY 238K registered?

LMY 238K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is LMY 238K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMY 238K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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