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NYM 25L

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,354 mi
Last recorded74,354 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYM 25L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,354 miles

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 17 Jun 2010 67,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody has slight surface corrosion front to back

Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody has slight surface corrosion front to back

Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,392 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 67,274 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 62,664 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 58,563 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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NYM 25L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NYM 25L, 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 NYM 25L registered?

NYM 25L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is NYM 25L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYM 25L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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