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NTB 229K

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,361 mi
Last recorded22,361 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTB 229K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 22,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,265 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 220,031 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 22,030 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,543 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,375 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,721 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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NTB 229K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NTB 229K, 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 NTB 229K registered?

NTB 229K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is NTB 229K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTB 229K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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