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LPH 580K

1972 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,109 mi
Last recorded57,109 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPH 580K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 56,870 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 56,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 55,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 51,865 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 518,650 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,710 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 50,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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LPH 580K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPH 580K, 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 LPH 580K registered?

LPH 580K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1972.

Is LPH 580K safe to buy?

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