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NGF 923K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,737 mi
Last recorded43,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGF 923K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,737 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,724 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,590 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 43,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,572 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,483 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,814 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear 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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NGF 923K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NGF 923K, 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 NGF 923K?

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What year was NGF 923K registered?

NGF 923K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 July 1972.

Is NGF 923K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGF 923K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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