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MOT Valid

1972 Ford Escort 1.1L Petrol · SSS 608K

SSS 608K

1972 Ford Escort (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1972. Recorded mileage 65,224 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1972 · Dundee
MOT Status
Valid until 24/06/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
65,224 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/06/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1972
Engine
1098cc

SSS 608K Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
  • 65,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SSS 608K Mileage History

  1. 06/06/202365,207 mi
  2. 22/05/202465,211 mi+4 mi
  3. 06/06/202565,216 mi+5 mi
  4. 24/06/202665,219 mi+3 mi
  5. 26/06/202665,224 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SSS 608K MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 04:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Ford Escort (SSS 608K) between June 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Brake performance unable to be tested all brakes seized (1.2.1 (g))”.

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