MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
slight corrosion to chassis rails
slight corrosion to floor pan
slight corrosion to front panel
slight corrosion to chassis rails
slight corrosion to floor pan
slight corrosion to front panel
corrosion to both front brake discs
nearside front lower suspension balljoint dust cover split
nearside front trackrod end dust cover split
offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split
offside front trackrod end dust cover split
slight corrosion to floor pan
slight corrosion to nearside chassis rail
slight corrosion to offside chassis rail
some movement to nearside inner steering rack balljoint
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
corrosion to both front brake discs
nearside front lower suspension balljoint dust cover split
nearside front trackrod end dust cover split
offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split
offside front trackrod end dust cover split
rear exhaust box blowing slightly
slight corrosion to floor pan
slight corrosion to nearside chassis rail
slight corrosion to offside chassis rail
slight movement to nearside front wheel bearing
some movement to nearside inner steering rack balljoint
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NLW 329L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 NLW 329L, 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 NLW 329L registered?
NLW 329L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1972.
Is NLW 329L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NLW 329L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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