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FOM 4C

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,723 mi
Last recorded26,723 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOM 4C
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 26,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 26,775 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 26,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 26,773 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,723 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 26,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,723 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 26,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 25,877 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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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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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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