1972 Ford Escort 1.1L Petrol · 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
- 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: Average
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SSS 608K Mileage History
- 06/06/202365,207 mi
- 22/05/202465,211 mi+4 mi
- 06/06/202565,216 mi+5 mi
- 24/06/202665,219 mi+3 mi
- 26/06/202665,224 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SSS 608K MOT History
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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