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LDE 215P

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,885 mi
Last recorded6,885 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDE 215P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 6,885 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 6,870 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 5,035 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 3,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,569 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tested as rally car

Pass 12 Mar 2022 46,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tested as rally car,heavily modified

Pass 15 Jan 2021 46,569 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tested as rally car,Significantly modified.

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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LDE 215P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LDE 215P, 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 LDE 215P registered?

LDE 215P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 May 1976.

Is LDE 215P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDE 215P shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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