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LUY 430K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,396 mi
Last recorded28,396 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUY 430K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 28,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 28,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011
Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,076 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,656 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 25,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2008 25,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2008 25,610 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 19,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 19,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 12,553 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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LUY 430K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LUY 430K, 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 LUY 430K registered?

LUY 430K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 1972.

Is LUY 430K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUY 430K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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