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KMG 649P

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,808 mi
Last recorded79,808 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMG 649P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 79,808 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,411 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,903 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 78,903 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,519 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 78,199 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 78,041 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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KMG 649P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc 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 KMG 649P, 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

How do I check the history of KMG 649P?

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What year was KMG 649P registered?

KMG 649P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 October 1975.

Is KMG 649P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMG 649P 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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