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KBL 586P

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,575 mi
Last recorded22,575 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBL 586P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

perish cracks in sidewall of all tyres no cord showing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

perish cracks all tyres

Fail 3 Nov 2011 22,565 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

perish cracks all tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,556 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,537 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 22,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,528 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing

slight corrosion n/s/r floor

slight play in rear leaf sring bushes

Fail 14 Nov 2007 22,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing

slight corrosion n/s/r floor

slight play in rear leaf sring bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,520 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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KBL 586P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 KBL 586P, 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.

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What year was KBL 586P registered?

KBL 586P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 November 1975.

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