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NWW 371K

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,606 mi
Last recorded52,606 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWW 371K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 52,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 52,191 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 52,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake insecure BRAKE DISC (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 51,821 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 51,821 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 51,036 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,024 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2019 50,017 miles

Brake cable insecure handbrake yoke adjuster nuts slack (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Brake cable insecure at fixing point on floor (may become detached) (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure at front fixing point ( Cable may detach) (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative top bearing not rotating (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative top bearing not rotating (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,913 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipe close to exhaust

Pass 30 May 2017 48,119 miles

brake servo fitted close to exhaust manifold would advise fitting of heat shield to protect same.

Fail 29 May 2017 48,119 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake servo fitted close to exhaust manifold would advise fitting of heat shield to protect same.

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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NWW 371K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NWW 371K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWW 371K registered?

NWW 371K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is NWW 371K safe to buy?

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