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KGP 830N

1975 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGP 830N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 7 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,140 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 69,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

body panels corroded generally

both front riser floor panels badly corroded

front headlamp beam images poor

rear inner wheel arch areas corroded badly

Pass 14 Oct 2006 68,772 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 68,772 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle has excessive corrosion to inner front wings and n/s rear inner wings.Very poor underbody condition.Not within perscribed area at any point.

Pass 9 Sep 2005 68,395 miles

long handbrake travel

top plates fitted poorly but underside inspection appears ok

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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KGP 830N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGP 830N, 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 KGP 830N registered?

KGP 830N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 1975.

Is KGP 830N safe to buy?

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