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LYO 792K

1972 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,976 mi
Last recorded1,976 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYO 792K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 1,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 1,817 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 1,306 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 922 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,572 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jul 2010 99,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 99,452 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 99,452 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 99,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 98,994 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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LYO 792K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LYO 792K, 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 LYO 792K registered?

LYO 792K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 1972.

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The MOT history for LYO 792K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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