1972 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · 21 KR
1972 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1972. Recorded mileage 40,987 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1972
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1998cc
21 KR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2017
- 40,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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21 KR Mileage History
- 13/06/200549,997 mi
- 19/06/200640,987 mi-9,010 mi
- 13/06/200740,987 mi
- 16/06/200840,987 mi
- 23/06/200941,987 mi+1,000 mi
- 14/06/201040,987 mi-1,000 mi
- 17/06/201040,990 mi+3 mi
- 18/06/201040,987 mi-3 mi
- 09/06/201140,987 mi
- 14/06/201240,987 mi
- 21/06/201340,987 mi
- 23/06/201440,987 mi
- 22/06/201540,987 mi
- 23/06/201540,987 mi
- 09/06/201640,987 mi
- 27/06/201740,987 mi
Average of roughly -748 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
21 KR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Ford Escort (21 KR) between June 2005 and June 2017.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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