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LUU 599P

1975 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,230 mi
Last recorded60,230 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUU 599P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,169 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,159 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,143 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 59,948 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,265 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 58,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2009 50,563 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch slipping

diff leaking

gearbox leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,246 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

diff leaking oil

gearbox propshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 11 Oct 2005 46,768 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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LUU 599P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,297cc 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 LUU 599P, 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 LUU 599P registered?

LUU 599P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 October 1975.

Is LUU 599P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUU 599P 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.

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