MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,183 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Braking system leaking braided hose union (3.6.A.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside steering arm has slight movement
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point has a hole (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute stuck on (1.4.A.2g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside steering arm has slight movement
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NGU 503L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 NGU 503L, 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 NGU 503L registered?
NGU 503L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1972.
Is NGU 503L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NGU 503L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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