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LER 202P

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,424 mi
Last recorded28,424 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLER 202P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 28,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 27,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 26,186 miles

No rear seats fitted

Racing harnesses fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 19,325 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 19,325 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 18,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,239 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 17,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 16,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chassis front to rear has areas of light corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,404 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,179 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,975 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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LER 202P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LER 202P, 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 LER 202P registered?

LER 202P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 February 1976.

Is LER 202P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LER 202P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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