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KPO 373P

1976 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,373 mi
Last recorded53,373 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPO 373P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 53,110 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 53,110 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 53,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 5,191 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 1 Apr 2009 5,179 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 3,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 3,090 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 3,090 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 3,090 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 3,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion at off side rear leaf spring area

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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KPO 373P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPO 373P, 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 KPO 373P registered?

KPO 373P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is KPO 373P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPO 373P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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