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KTE 520P

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,511 mi
Last recorded15,511 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTE 520P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,511 miles

Battery insecure

centre exhaust mount slightly missaligned and may slip off

Fail 4 Mar 2008 15,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount slightly missaligned and may slip off

nsf brake has slightly resticted free movement

Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,478 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 15,478 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,456 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 15,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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KTE 520P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KTE 520P, 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 KTE 520P registered?

KTE 520P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 February 1976.

Is KTE 520P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTE 520P shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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