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LNJ 696P

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,348 mi
Last recorded15,348 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNJ 696P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,348 miles

Coolant leak hose clip ()

both front floors corroded

both front wings corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,147 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 15,137 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front floor has corrosion but not in perscribed area

both front wings have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2011 14,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,575 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 13,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

lots surface corosion front to rear chassis

Pass 14 Aug 2007 13,408 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 13,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 11,956 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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LNJ 696P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LNJ 696P, 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 LNJ 696P registered?

LNJ 696P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1975.

Is LNJ 696P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNJ 696P shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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