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LYE 594K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,069 mi
Last recorded49,069 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYE 594K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,069 miles

gearbox mount perrishing

gearbox oil leak

slight misting of oil on nearside front shock absorber

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

front and rear exhaust blowing slightly

nearside front floor corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

front and rear exhaust blowing slightly

nearside front floor corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 21 Feb 2013 48,376 miles

Hand brake travel long.

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Several small exhaust leaks.

Slight play to both front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,376 miles

Hand brake travel long.

Oil leak

Several small exhaust leaks.

Slight play to both front wheel bearings.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 47,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non standard anti roll bar fitting

Off side front seat has no adjustment by type of construction

Off side rear brake pipe rusty

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear spring shackle bushes are worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,733 miles

Non standard anti roll bar fitting

Off side front seat has no adjustment by type of construction

Off side rear brake pipe rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear spring shackle bushes are worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,733 miles

c/l 510225

Fail 28 Jun 2007 47,733 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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LYE 594K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LYE 594K, 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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LYE 594K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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