MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,854 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering system slightly tight top strut bearing assembly tight (coil spring judder) (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Coolant leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective top strut nut not locked (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system slightly tight top strut bearing assembly tight (coil spring judder) (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper strut top tight (spring jumping)
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Spare tyre defective
Coolant leak
slight misting of oil on o/s/r backplate
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
slight oil leak from o/s/r back plate area
underneath of vehicle treated unable to check for corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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NPG 290L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 NPG 290L, 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 NPG 290L registered?
NPG 290L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 1972.
Is NPG 290L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NPG 290L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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