MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/f floor corroded
spare wheel well corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Stub axle distorted (2.5.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f floor corroded
spare wheel well corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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NYV 439L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 NYV 439L, 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 NYV 439L registered?
NYV 439L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 December 1972.
Is NYV 439L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NYV 439L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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