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LGP 747P

1975 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,371 mi
Last recorded41,371 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGP 747P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,371 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 35,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,591 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,544 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 35,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,852 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 34,757 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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LGP 747P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LGP 747P, 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 LGP 747P registered?

LGP 747P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1975.

Is LGP 747P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGP 747P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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