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KHA 543P

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

8,372 mi
Last recorded8,372 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHA 543P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 8,372 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 7,699 miles

passengers seat not fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 7,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 7,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 6,708 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 6,708 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 6,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 5,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 4,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 2,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 1,022 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,576 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 97,738 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 96,116 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,860 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,903 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 93,902 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside front wheel bearing grease cap missing

Offside handbrake cable fouling exhaust when brake in use

Pass 3 Mar 2007 91,668 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 91,666 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,868 miles

the extra anti tramp bar front b ush's seem weak †

the o/s/f chassis where it has beem replaced seems to have a peice missing, however the rest is so brand new that i have decided that the builder knows more than me, i have given the benifit of the doubt to the presenter

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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KHA 543P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KHA 543P, 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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KHA 543P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KHA 543P safe to buy?

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