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LUK 826K

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,699 mi
Last recorded63,699 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUK 826K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,699 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 63,698 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,396 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,394 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,392 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 63,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,388 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,386 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 63,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,386 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Sep 2018 63,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,384 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,379 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 6,335 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,328 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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LUK 826K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LUK 826K, 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 LUK 826K registered?

LUK 826K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1972.

Is LUK 826K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUK 826K shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUK 826K have outstanding finance?

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