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NLW 329L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,028 mi
Last recorded94,028 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLW 329L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 94,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,955 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 93,523 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 93,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,158 miles

slight corrosion to chassis rails

slight corrosion to floor pan

slight corrosion to front panel

Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,857 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 92,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 92,857 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 92,857 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 92,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 92,694 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,694 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 92,735 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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