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KAU 83N

1975 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,427 mi
Last recorded31,427 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 83N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 31,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 29,391 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 28,635 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 27,966 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 27,294 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 27,284 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,907 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 26,568 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 26,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,469 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,295 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,658 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 25,640 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,418 miles

slight play in offside of rack

Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,418 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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KAU 83N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KAU 83N, 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 KAU 83N registered?

KAU 83N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is KAU 83N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 83N shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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