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NPK 554L

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,121 mi
Last recorded7,121 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPK 554L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 7,121 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 60,807 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember by anti roll bar mountings. (2.4.A.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch by anti roll bar mountings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill, inner sill and floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch by anti roll bar mountings. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill, inner sill and floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Advanced corrosion to floorpan

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Between brake cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Between brake cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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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NPK 554L is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NPK 554L, 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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NPK 554L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 November 1972.

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