CarVerify

Free Car Check

LVA 230P

1976 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 2300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,448 mi
Last recorded53,448 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVA 230P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,448 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,448 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 53,448 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011
Pass 17 Mar 2010
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,448 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 5,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,443 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LVA 230P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LVA 230P, 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

How do I check the history of LVA 230P?

You can check the full history of LVA 230P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LVA 230P registered?

LVA 230P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is LVA 230P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVA 230P shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LVA 230P have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LVA 230P. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.