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KUE 13P

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,819 mi
Last recorded43,819 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUE 13P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,819 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,819 miles

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

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

slight play n/s and o/s rack ends

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,819 miles

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

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,819 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,819 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,819 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 43,819 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,819 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KUE 13P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KUE 13P, 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

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What year was KUE 13P registered?

KUE 13P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 August 1975.

Is KUE 13P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUE 13P shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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