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1785 RD

1976 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,199 mi
Last recorded89,199 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1785 RD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,199 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,859 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 85,859 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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1785 RD is a 1976 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 39,615 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 1785 RD, 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 50 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 1785 RD registered?

1785 RD is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 December 1976.

Is 1785 RD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1785 RD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1785 RD have outstanding finance?

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