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NMH 722L

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,576 mi
Last recorded1,576 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMH 722L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 1,576 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 1,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 1,527 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 1,472 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 1,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 1,401 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 12,598 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 1,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 885 miles

Oil leak ()

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 13 May 2016 656 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 471 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 2 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored on the inner surface

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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NMH 722L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NMH 722L, 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 NMH 722L registered?

NMH 722L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is NMH 722L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMH 722L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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