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OLX 683L

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,394 mi
Last recorded14,394 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLX 683L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 14,394 miles

Centre exhaust mounting adrift

Spare wheel carrier floor badly corroded (holed)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 143,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 143,467 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,301 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 13,297 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 11,613 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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OLX 683L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OLX 683L, 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

How do I check the history of OLX 683L?

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What year was OLX 683L registered?

OLX 683L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 1972.

Is OLX 683L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLX 683L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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