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MXF 451K

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,828 mi
Last recorded11,828 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXF 451K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 11,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 10,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 7,449 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 5,546 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 4,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 2,809 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 2,707 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 905 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 32,644 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bucket seats and harnesses fitted

front inner brake pads wearing low

small oil leak from possible rear main oil seal

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

rear differential leaking

small gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MXF 451K is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MXF 451K, 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 MXF 451K registered?

MXF 451K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1972.

Is MXF 451K safe to buy?

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