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OJW 655L

1972 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,308 mi
Last recorded1,308 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJW 655L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 1,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 1,267 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 1,267 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 1,153 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 1,023 miles

rear lowering blockes out of aligment

Pass 7 Jul 2011 980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 7 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 5 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 5 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 5 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 5 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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OJW 655L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OJW 655L, 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 OJW 655L registered?

OJW 655L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1972.

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