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LJL 423P

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,186 mi
Last recorded22,186 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJL 423P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,059 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 21,957 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,530 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 21,285 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 21,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,352 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,300 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,542 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 18,535 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,015 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 18,015 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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LJL 423P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJL 423P, 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 LJL 423P registered?

LJL 423P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is LJL 423P safe to buy?

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