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NLK 416K

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,439 mi
Last recorded80,439 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLK 416K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 80,439 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 80,139 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 79,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,784 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 76,907 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 76,907 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,700 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,700 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,267 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,053 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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NLK 416K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NLK 416K, 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 NLK 416K registered?

NLK 416K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 1972.

Is NLK 416K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLK 416K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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