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MPE 830L

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,392 mi
Last recorded3,392 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPE 830L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 3,392 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 887 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 808 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 345 miles

No exess free movement in steering rack but noises in area of rack require investigation

Pass 23 Jul 2012 345 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011
Fail 2 Jul 2011

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i) 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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MPE 830L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MPE 830L, 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 MPE 830L registered?

MPE 830L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MPE 830L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPE 830L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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