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KVD 981P

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,719 mi
Last recorded30,719 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVD 981P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2023 30,719 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 30,439 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 30,208 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 29,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,338 miles

play n/s steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,206 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,145 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,051 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,929 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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KVD 981P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KVD 981P, 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 KVD 981P?

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What year was KVD 981P registered?

KVD 981P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 November 1975.

Is KVD 981P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVD 981P shows 11 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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