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KOT 778P

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,752 mi
Last recorded42,752 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOT 778P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 42,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,478 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres starting to perish and crack

fuel tank securing bolt missing

Fail 25 Aug 2017 42,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres starting to perish and crack

fuel tank securing bolt missing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,583 miles

Offside top strut mount starting to seize

Vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 7 Apr 2015 41,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside top strut mount starting to seize

Vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,883 miles

both front brake disc surface rust

new exhaust blowing slightly on welds and seams

rubber u/j on steering column perish

underside of vehicle is covered in underseal and wax

Fail 10 Jun 2010 40,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disc surface rust

new exhaust blowing slightly on welds and seams

rubber u/j on steering column perish

underside of vehicle is covered in underseal and wax

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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KOT 778P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KOT 778P, 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 KOT 778P registered?

KOT 778P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 April 1976.

Is KOT 778P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOT 778P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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