MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
nearside rear axle stabiliser joint worn
offside rear axle stabiliser joint worn
play in nearside inner steering rack joint
play in offside inner steering rack joint
top edges of nearside wings corroded
top edges of offside wings corroded
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
nearside rear axle stabiliser joint worn
offside rear axle stabiliser joint worn
play in nearside inner steering rack joint
play in offside inner steering rack joint
top edges of nearside wings corroded
top edges of offside wings corroded
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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NPL 520L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 NPL 520L, 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 NPL 520L registered?
NPL 520L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 November 1972.
Is NPL 520L safe to buy?
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