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KPE 36P

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPE 36P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 May 2018 77,192 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 77,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,192 miles

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

Nearside 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 14 Jan 2012 6,486 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,374 miles

sill panels , floors and chassis starting to rust

steering column coupling starting to crack/ perish

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,232 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,128 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,918 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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KPE 36P is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KPE 36P, 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 KPE 36P?

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What year was KPE 36P registered?

KPE 36P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KPE 36P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPE 36P shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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