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KLX 412P

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,161 mi
Last recorded39,161 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLX 412P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 39,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 39,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body work has slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,161 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 39,161 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,161 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2014 39,161 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 39,156 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,156 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

seats in a fixed position

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,906 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 38,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,733 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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KLX 412P is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KLX 412P, 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 KLX 412P registered?

KLX 412P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 September 1975.

Is KLX 412P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLX 412P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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