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AJH 378N

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,321 mi
Last recorded54,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJH 378N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 54,321 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 54,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,510 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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AJH 378N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJH 378N, 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 AJH 378N registered?

AJH 378N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 August 1974.

Is AJH 378N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJH 378N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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