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NMY 641L

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,694 mi
Last recorded61,694 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMY 641L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,694 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,466 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,291 miles

all four tyres perrished on outside walls

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,247 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,030 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 61,030 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,788 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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NMY 641L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NMY 641L, 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

How do I check the history of NMY 641L?

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What year was NMY 641L registered?

NMY 641L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1972.

Is NMY 641L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMY 641L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NMY 641L have outstanding finance?

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