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NLL 383K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,757 mi
Last recorded91,757 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLL 383K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,757 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,481 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,100 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 90,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 88,649 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 86,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 82,823 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,195 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,844 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 75,844 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,071 miles

All repaired areas well sealed over

Attension to hand brake cable flex strap

Both rear tyres on limet now

Veicle fitted with limet slip diff

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,571 miles

All welded areas well underseald

Engine not of a std type

Headlamps aim on lower settings

Reverse lights not working

Sport exhaust fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2011 73,571 miles

All welded areas well underseald

Engine not of a std type

Headlamps aim on lower settings

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Reverse lights not working

Sport exhaust fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,980 miles

Hand brake compensator strap slight frayed

Underbody generaly welded and all heavly underseald

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,909 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,195 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,621 miles

Coolant leak around thermostat housing.

Exhaust intermediate hanger mounting missing.

Exhaust intermediate join blowing slightly and clamp damaged.

Ignition switch faulty.

Nearside engine mount twisted slightly.

Nearside wiper arm linkage worn.

Offside rear indicator slight interaction with side lamp.

Oil leaking from engine.

Windscreen washer switch intermittant.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 63,813 miles

Advise attention to n/s wiper mechanism

All chassis & underbody repairs thickly undersealed

Parking brake cable support deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2005 63,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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NLL 383K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLL 383K, 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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NLL 383K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 July 1972.

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