MOT Status
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26,723 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber not connected (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when jacked up and rotated by hand on ramp (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside engine mounting bolt is missing will need further investigation
Offside engine mounting bolt is missing will need further investigation
brake pedal has slight deflection through the pedal under braking on road test
brake servo mounting has one bolt missing will need further investigation
parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
under carriage of car is heavily under sealed
Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification cross member and steering rack mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber not connected (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when jacked up and rotated by hand on ramp (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside engine mounting bolt is missing will need further investigation
Offside engine mounting bolt is missing will need further investigation
brake pedal has slight deflection through the pedal under braking on road test
brake servo mounting has one bolt missing will need further investigation
parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
under carriage of car is heavily under sealed
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FOM 4C is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FOM 4C, 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.
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How do I check the history of FOM 4C?
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What year was FOM 4C registered?
FOM 4C is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1976.
Is FOM 4C safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOM 4C shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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