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NGU 56L

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,450 mi
Last recorded5,450 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGU 56L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 5,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 4,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 3,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 3,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 3,115 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 3,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 3,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 2,427 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 2,421 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 2,421 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 2,359 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 3,121 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 56L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 56L, 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

How do I check the history of NGU 56L?

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What year was NGU 56L registered?

NGU 56L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is NGU 56L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGU 56L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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