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OLL 136L

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,306 mi
Last recorded7,306 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLL 136L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,306 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres perished cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2013 3,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age related corrosion

n/s wiper sweep reduced

Fail 5 Jun 2013 3,339 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age related corrosion

n/s wiper sweep reduced

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,356 miles

front brake discs rusted pitted

surface rust on rear of offside rear of outer sill

Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 92,577 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2009 89,145 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 85,836 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 82,513 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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OLL 136L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLL 136L, 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 OLL 136L registered?

OLL 136L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 September 1972.

Is OLL 136L safe to buy?

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