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LGL 454P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGL 454P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025
Fail 14 Aug 2018 560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill skin (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear chassis rail in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside inner rack joint has slight play

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 560 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016

Rear no rear seats / belts fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 292 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 1 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 1 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006
Pass 10 Sep 2005 82,500 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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LGL 454P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LGL 454P, 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.

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What year was LGL 454P registered?

LGL 454P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is LGL 454P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGL 454P shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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