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NGK 270L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,401 mi
Last recorded62,401 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGK 270L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,401 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,823 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,154 miles

both front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,687 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 61,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front side light slight dim

gear stick knob slight loose

indicator tell tale slight weak

steering wheel modified

Pass 2 May 2009 61,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,623 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,578 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 61,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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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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NGK 270L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NGK 270L, 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.

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What year was NGK 270L registered?

NGK 270L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NGK 270L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGK 270L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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