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LTP 279R

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,427 mi
Last recorded42,427 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTP 279R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 42,427 miles

msa log booked

Pass 23 Apr 2025 42,427 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,927 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 42,427 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 42,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 41,928 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,629 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight weap on both rear half shaft seals

Pass 18 Jan 2014 82,923 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf chassis rail corroded but not excessive

rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front inner wings corroded slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2013 82,504 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner wings corroded slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,035 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 82,034 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

starter bolts loose

washer bottle insecure

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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LTP 279R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LTP 279R, 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 LTP 279R registered?

LTP 279R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 October 1976.

Is LTP 279R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTP 279R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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