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OPE 835L

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,243 mi
Last recorded5,243 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPE 835L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 5,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 4,887 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 4,765 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 3,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 2,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 1,719 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 1,089 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 1,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 754 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 754 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,222 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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OPE 835L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc 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 OPE 835L, 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 OPE 835L?

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What year was OPE 835L registered?

OPE 835L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 December 1972.

Is OPE 835L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPE 835L 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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