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KVF 372P

1975 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,595 mi
Last recorded57,595 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVF 372P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 56,351 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 56,341 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 55,943 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 3 brake hose ferrules starting to corode!

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 3 brake hose ferrules starting to corode!

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,249 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 3 brake hose ferrules starting to corode

Fail 17 Apr 2008 55,106 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,106 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front & o/s rear brakes slight binding"lack of use"!

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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KVF 372P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVF 372P, 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 KVF 372P registered?

KVF 372P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KVF 372P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVF 372P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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