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KTU 4N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

75,845 mi
Last recorded75,845 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTU 4N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 75,845 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 75,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,744 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,334 miles

Front Service brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

Underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 9 Dec 2021 75,333 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside inner rack joint/bushing (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

Underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,854 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 74,836 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,440 miles

Corrosion to the offside floor pan but not within a prescribed area

Light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 74,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to the offside floor pan but not within a prescribed area

Light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,976 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement in the inner ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Screen wash jets require adjustment

Service and parking brake performance just within the required limits

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,648 miles

front chassis legs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 73,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front chassis legs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,249 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,706 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,703 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,239 miles

chassis and floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,582 miles

lots of under body corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2013 71,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

lots of under body corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,960 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 70,960 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,989 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 69,976 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,987 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,033 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 68,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise fuel tank breather within boot

advise slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,899 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,184 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,702 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 65,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,044 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 64,044 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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KTU 4N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 KTU 4N, 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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KTU 4N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 July 1975.

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