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LPK 916K

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,890 mi
Last recorded41,890 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPK 916K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,890 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,687 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,242 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,781 miles

brake pedal travel 'long'

Fail 13 Apr 2016 40,781 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

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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LPK 916K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LPK 916K, 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 LPK 916K?

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What year was LPK 916K registered?

LPK 916K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1972.

Is LPK 916K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPK 916K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LPK 916K have outstanding finance?

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