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MDA 135K

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,865 mi
Last recorded67,865 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDA 135K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,865 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,741 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,209 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,786 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 49,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front disc's rusted due to standing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,324 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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MDA 135K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDA 135K, 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 MDA 135K registered?

MDA 135K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is MDA 135K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDA 135K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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