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MLU 891L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,386 mi
Last recorded2,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLU 891L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 2,386 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 2,385 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements TO SMALL (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure TO STEERING RACK (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn PLAY (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 879 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 15 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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MLU 891L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MLU 891L, 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 MLU 891L registered?

MLU 891L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1972.

Is MLU 891L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLU 891L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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