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NGU 503L

1972 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,183 mi
Last recorded63,183 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGU 503L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,172 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 63,172 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Braking system leaking braided hose union (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,086 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,950 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 57,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2014 55,499 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,622 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,006 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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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?

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