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LDE 532P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,883 mi
Last recorded12,883 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDE 532P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 12,883 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 12,471 miles

Competition car seats and harnesses fitted all mounting points ok... Under guards fitted unable to test some underbody components.

Pass 17 Apr 2024 12,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 11,396 miles

Competition car under guards fitted...Seats and harnesses fitted mounting points all ok.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 11,173 miles

Competition vehicle seats and harnesses fitted. All mount points okay.

Pass 29 Apr 2021 10,810 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,556 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,830 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 9,350 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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LDE 532P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LDE 532P, 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 532P registered?

LDE 532P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 May 1976.

Is LDE 532P safe to buy?

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