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LRF 706K

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,028 mi
Last recorded56,028 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRF 706K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,028 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 55,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 17 May 2016 55,187 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearining inner edge

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,270 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 54,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,067 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 54,067 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,980 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,738 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,224 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 53,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 53,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

near side and off side front springs have sping clamps fitted which foul body when in full lock

Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,182 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear inner silld corosion

Fail 27 Feb 2009 52,181 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner silld corosion

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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LRF 706K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LRF 706K, 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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What year was LRF 706K registered?

LRF 706K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 July 1972.

Is LRF 706K safe to buy?

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