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LYE 660P

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,038 mi
Last recorded31,038 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYE 660P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 29,778 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 28,572 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 28,572 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2023 28,134 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,527 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 27,527 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,316 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,756 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,283 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 25,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,464 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 21,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,002 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 19,996 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,709 miles

slight blow on exhaust

slight rear brake inbalace

Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,335 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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LYE 660P is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LYE 660P, 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 LYE 660P registered?

LYE 660P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 November 1975.

Is LYE 660P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYE 660P shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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