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MGX 412L

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,814 mi
Last recorded67,814 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGX 412L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,698 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,667 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 67,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,628 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 67,330 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,295 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,197 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 67,192 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pin (3.3.A.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d) DANGEROUS

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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MGX 412L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc 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 MGX 412L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGX 412L registered?

MGX 412L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1972.

Is MGX 412L safe to buy?

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