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MAW 960P

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,105 mi
Last recorded46,105 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAW 960P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 46,105 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 46,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,105 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 46,105 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 46,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,105 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 46,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,105 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,105 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 46,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,105 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,105 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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MAW 960P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MAW 960P, 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 MAW 960P registered?

MAW 960P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1976.

Is MAW 960P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAW 960P shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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