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ADE 385A

1975 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,496 mi
Last recorded20,496 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 385A
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2022 20,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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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ADE 385A is a 1975 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADE 385A, 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 51 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADE 385A registered?

ADE 385A is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1975.

Is ADE 385A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADE 385A shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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