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NHM 350L

1972 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,980 mi
Last recorded38,980 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHM 350L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 38,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,770 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,053 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Feb 2013 38,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cemtre exhaust rubber split but exhaust system is supported

Fail 14 Dec 2007 38,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,044 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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NHM 350L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NHM 350L, 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 NHM 350L registered?

NHM 350L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is NHM 350L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHM 350L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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