MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
272 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak,corrosion to suspension mounts/components,floorpans,sills inner wings
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
oil leak,corrosion to suspension mounts/components,floorpans,sills inner wings
corrosion to floorpans,sills/steps,suspension mounts
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
corrosion to floorpans,sills/steps,suspension mounts
corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills,suspension mounts,subframe,oil leak,front shocks weeping
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills,suspension mounts,subframe,oil leak,front shocks weeping
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to chassis rails/floorpans/sills
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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NYU 517L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 NYU 517L, 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 NYU 517L registered?
NYU 517L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 December 1972.
Is NYU 517L safe to buy?
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