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KWX 45P

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,167 mi
Last recorded50,167 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWX 45P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2017 50,167 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2017 50,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 48,710 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 48,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,770 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 4,328 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 2,838 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 9,890 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 80,629 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,629 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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KWX 45P is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWX 45P, 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 KWX 45P?

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What year was KWX 45P registered?

KWX 45P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KWX 45P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWX 45P shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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