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LAX 261P

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAX 261P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026
Pass 7 May 2025
Pass 12 Apr 2024
Pass 27 Mar 2023
Pass 21 Mar 2022
Fail 17 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019
Pass 23 Jun 2018
Pass 24 Jun 2015 1,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 1,043 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 1,043 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 1,043 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 1,043 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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LAX 261P is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LAX 261P, 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 LAX 261P registered?

LAX 261P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 October 1975.

Is LAX 261P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAX 261P shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAX 261P have outstanding finance?

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