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NGP 936L

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,532 mi
Last recorded35,532 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGP 936L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,532 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,311 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,499 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 33,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 30,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 30,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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NGP 936L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NGP 936L, 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 NGP 936L registered?

NGP 936L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NGP 936L safe to buy?

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