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STG 269M

1974 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,605 mi
Last recorded5,605 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 269M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 5,605 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 5,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 5,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 4,980 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 4,973 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner nut was loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 4,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 2,971 miles

Central exhaust rubber mount perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 1,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 1,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,558 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,390 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 92,811 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,085 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 86,851 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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STG 269M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 STG 269M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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STG 269M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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