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OLA 141L

1972 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

749 mi
Last recorded749 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLA 141L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 422 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 62 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 99,544 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,756 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 97,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 97,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 97,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 96,370 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 95,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 93,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 92,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 90,050 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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OLA 141L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLA 141L, 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 OLA 141L registered?

OLA 141L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is OLA 141L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLA 141L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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