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MLM 323L

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,613 mi
Last recorded86,613 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLM 323L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,613 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Under body heavily under sealed limiting inspection

Pass 20 May 2016 85,730 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front play in inner rack arm

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 85,729 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front play in inner rack arm

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 84,893 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,743 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust has slight blow from rear box

Pass 8 May 2013 80,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 79,755 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 79,755 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 78,078 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front exhaust mounting ?

Pass 7 Apr 2010 76,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,462 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 76,406 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 74,024 miles

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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MLM 323L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MLM 323L, 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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MLM 323L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1972.

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