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NGK 846L

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,234 mi
Last recorded44,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGK 846L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,676 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 43,636 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,066 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,903 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,840 miles

battery loose

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,618 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

this car has been restored and the chassie plate has been putback after restoration

this car has the whole underneath covered in thick black bitumin

Fail 3 Sep 2010 41,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

this car has been restored and the chassie plate has been putback after restoration

this car has the whole underneath covered in thick black bitumin

Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,485 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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NGK 846L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 846L, 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 NGK 846L registered?

NGK 846L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NGK 846L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGK 846L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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