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LJT 443P

1975 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,531 mi
Last recorded40,531 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJT 443P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 40,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 40,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,071 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,924 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 39,924 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,252 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,252 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 37,252 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 35,581 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 35,581 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,623 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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LJT 443P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJT 443P, 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 LJT 443P registered?

LJT 443P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1975.

Is LJT 443P safe to buy?

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