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NGY 635L

1972 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,063 mi
Last recorded2,063 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGY 635L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 2,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 1,533 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 840 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 3 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 60,928 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,321 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,321 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,489 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 59,489 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking 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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NGY 635L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NGY 635L, 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 NGY 635L?

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What year was NGY 635L registered?

NGY 635L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is NGY 635L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGY 635L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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