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NEJ 387K

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,196 mi
Last recorded45,196 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEJ 387K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 May 2019 45,196 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 45,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 45,172 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 45,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,002 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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NEJ 387K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 NEJ 387K, 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 NEJ 387K registered?

NEJ 387K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1972.

Is NEJ 387K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEJ 387K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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