MOT Status
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12,525 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Modified for rally use
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Modified for rally use
Modified for rally use
Modified for rally use
Modified for rally use.
Modified for rally use.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle modified for rally use.
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in all rear axle tie rod bushes
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in all rear axle tie rod bushes
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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MGT 975L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 MGT 975L, 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 MGT 975L?
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What year was MGT 975L registered?
MGT 975L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is MGT 975L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MGT 975L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MGT 975L have outstanding finance?
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