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OLN 828L

1972 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,950 mi
Last recorded24,950 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLN 828L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 24,950 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 24,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 24,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 22,600 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 22,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack insecure Track rod end locking nut loose. (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system @ wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

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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OLN 828L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OLN 828L, 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 OLN 828L registered?

OLN 828L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 1972.

Is OLN 828L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLN 828L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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