MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
play on n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearing
oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
arch corrosion both sides rear
front wheel bearing play both sides
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coolant hose deteriorated
offside rear inner and outer wheel arch corroded
spare wheel well corroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OMM 456K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 OMM 456K, 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 OMM 456K registered?
OMM 456K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 1972.
Is OMM 456K safe to buy?
The MOT history for OMM 456K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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