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LCV 405P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,919 mi
Last recorded59,919 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCV 405P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,917 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,109 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,706 miles

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

Indicator Flash Rate 120 Per Minute

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/S Headlamp Aim Adjusted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,790 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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LCV 405P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LCV 405P, 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 LCV 405P registered?

LCV 405P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 February 1976.

Is LCV 405P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCV 405P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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