MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor holed not in Prescribed areas
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor holed not in Prescribed areas
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LYT 72P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LYT 72P, 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 LYT 72P registered?
LYT 72P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1976.
Is LYT 72P safe to buy?
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