MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Small gearbox oil leak
Crank in screen but not in any zones
Fuel cap seal slight split
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight gearbox oil leak
Slight oil leak from the rear diff
Crank in screen but not in any zones
Fuel cap seal slight split
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight gearbox oil leak
Slight oil leak from the rear diff
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight interaction on rear lights
wipers only just clear screen
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
slight interaction on rear lights
wipers only just clear screen
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
front rear bumper missing with brackets
Centre Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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MGL 502K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MGL 502K, 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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MGL 502K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1972.
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