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KOY 251P

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

244 mi
Last recorded244 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOY 251P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle has had lots of welding done and is covered in underseal

Pass 19 Feb 2011 46 miles

slight cut to n/s/r tyre wall. o.k for test

Fail 19 Feb 2011 46 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

slight cut to n/s/r tyre wall. o.k for test

Fail 27 Nov 2010 240 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

freeplay in both steering rack track rods

pedal box modified & master cyl under dash o.k for test

Pass 28 Jan 2010 244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 244 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 244 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KOY 251P is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 KOY 251P, 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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KOY 251P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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