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NSE 426L

1972 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,445 mi
Last recorded49,445 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSE 426L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,445 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 49,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 49,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 49,412 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,407 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,362 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,304 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,000 miles

Nearside n/s o/s inner sill panel corrod out with seat fixing

under car getting very corred

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,968 miles

inner sill holed out with 30cm of seat belt fixing d/s

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,825 miles

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,581 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 48,581 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,208 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 48,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,003 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play on brake pedal, bushes slightly worn and rear tyres starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,747 miles

CHASSIE LEG STARTING TO GET THIN O/S FRONT

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S REAR BRAKE

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,508 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,187 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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NSE 426L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NSE 426L, 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 NSE 426L registered?

NSE 426L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is NSE 426L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSE 426L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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