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KUC 592P

1975 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,644 mi
Last recorded46,644 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUC 592P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,644 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 46,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,838 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 43,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspect Damage to O/S/F Hub/Suspension

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,313 miles

areas of underbody coated with fresh underseal

slight interaction on nearside rear lamp

slight play in steering column top bearing

slight scuffs on rear tyre sidewalls

wiper blades not self parking but can be stopped off screen

Fail 6 Jul 2011 39,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres have radial scuffs on outer edges

hole in nearside sill centre

surface corrosion on front brake discs

surface corrosion to n/s/r sill (inner)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,065 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 38,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,515 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 37,515 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,417 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,173 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,812 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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KUC 592P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KUC 592P, 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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What year was KUC 592P registered?

KUC 592P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1975.

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