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AGU 137N

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,190 mi
Last recorded6,190 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGU 137N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 6,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 6,122 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 6,037 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 5,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 54,254 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 4,419 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 3,036 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosin

Fail 23 Feb 2016 1,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch next to front leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill next to front leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill next to rear leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing next to strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis next to seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion rear lower inner wing next to A post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis next to seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

offside front, front gear box bell house slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2015 1,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 99,898 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 99,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,881 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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AGU 137N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 AGU 137N, 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 52 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 AGU 137N registered?

AGU 137N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is AGU 137N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGU 137N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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