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MVO 760K

1972 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 760K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025
Pass 21 Sep 2024
Pass 9 Sep 2023

Rally style seats and belts fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015
Pass 26 Apr 2014 65,305 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013
Pass 28 Mar 2012
Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,305 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 65,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,178 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MVO 760K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MVO 760K, 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

How do I check the history of MVO 760K?

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What year was MVO 760K registered?

MVO 760K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1972.

Is MVO 760K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVO 760K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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