CarVerify

Free Car Check

LRK 157P

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRK 157P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025
Pass 4 Sep 2024 19,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 19,869 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 19,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 19,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 19,869 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 19,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 19,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,869 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 19,869 miles

Both steering arms have slight play at rack

Pass 31 Jan 2014 19,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 19,869 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LRK 157P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRK 157P, 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 LRK 157P?

You can check the full history of LRK 157P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LRK 157P registered?

LRK 157P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 November 1975.

Is LRK 157P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRK 157P shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LRK 157P have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LRK 157P. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.