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OOO 235M

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,359 mi
Last recorded68,359 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 235M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,359 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,282 miles

FOOT BRAKE TRAVELL LONG

FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS HAVE NO LOCKING NUTS POSSIBLE LOCK TIGHT ON THREADS

NEARSIDE FRONT BEARING CAP MISSING

NON STANDARD FRONT BRAKE PAD PINS

NON STANDARD MODIFIED CAR

NON STANDARD SEATBELTS FITTED

PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

Fail 7 Jul 2016 68,282 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure BOTH FRONT CALIPERS (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering locking device insecure BOTH FRONT TRACKROD ENDS (2.2.C.1g)

FOOT BRAKE TRAVELL LONG

FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS HAVE NO LOCKING NUTS POSSIBLE LOCK TIGHT ON THREADS

NEARSIDE FRONT BEARING CAP MISSING

NON STANDARD FRONT BRAKE PAD PINS

NON STANDARD MODIFIED CAR

NON STANDARD SEATBELTS FITTED

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

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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OOO 235M is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOO 235M, 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 OOO 235M registered?

OOO 235M is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1975.

Is OOO 235M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOO 235M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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