MOT Status
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1,896 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight movement in n/s inner steering rack joint
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
performance on o/s/r footbrake slighty low
performance on o/s/r handbrake slighty low
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front wheel bearing has slight wear
slight corossion on nearside front strut
front steering shaft coupling is worn slightly
offside front stabalisor bar bushes are worn slightly
offside rear tyre tread is cracking slightly
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MFH 561L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 MFH 561L, 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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How do I check the history of MFH 561L?
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What year was MFH 561L registered?
MFH 561L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 August 1972.
Is MFH 561L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MFH 561L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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