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MHK 138P

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

87,758 mi
Last recorded87,758 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHK 138P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,758 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 87,758 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 87,296 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 87,289 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 87,283 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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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MHK 138P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 MHK 138P, 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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MHK 138P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1975.

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