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MGF 300L

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,989 mi
Last recorded27,989 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGF 300L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,989 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

advance travel in brake pedal

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,927 miles

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

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

offside front brake pipe kinked

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,846 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

offside rear wheel arch has advance corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2015 27,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre

offside rear wheel arch has advance corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

petrol pipes perished at filter

Pass 23 Aug 2013 27,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres in poor condition

steering wheel cover worn

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,747 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake pipe kinked

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside front brake pipe slightly kinked

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket worn

Fail 26 Mar 2009 27,183 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake pipe kinked

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,183 miles

offside front brake pipe kinked

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine air filter broken

Pass 25 Aug 2005 26,187 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 26,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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MGF 300L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGF 300L, 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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MGF 300L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 August 1972.

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