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MFB 306K

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFB 306K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012
Pass 27 May 2011

interior door handles missing - still opperational via rod/bracket

no rear seats fitted at time of tesr

Fail 20 May 2011

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

interior door handles missing - still opperational via rod/bracket

no rear seats fitted at time of tesr

Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,639 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor rusty offside front

rear diff seams noisy

vehicle is generally rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2008 89,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor rusty offside front

rear diff seams noisy

vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,636 miles

floor holed offside front

vehicle condition poor

Pass 13 Mar 2006 89,602 miles

offside front floor holed

vehicle condition poor

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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MFB 306K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MFB 306K, 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 MFB 306K registered?

MFB 306K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is MFB 306K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFB 306K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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