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KSW 854P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,099 mi
Last recorded10,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSW 854P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 10,099 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 9,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 9,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 9,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 9,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 8,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 8,426 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 7,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 7,017 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 5,740 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 5,740 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 4,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,709 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,709 miles

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

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

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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KSW 854P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSW 854P, 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

How do I check the history of KSW 854P?

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What year was KSW 854P registered?

KSW 854P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1976.

Is KSW 854P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSW 854P shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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