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MBU 952P

1976 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBU 952P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026
Pass 13 Mar 2025
Pass 25 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022
Pass 20 Nov 2021
Pass 26 Feb 2020
Pass 16 Nov 2018 79 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017
Pass 16 Sep 2016 79 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 75 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 79 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 79 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 76 miles

corrosion on underside,but structrually ok

Pass 4 Nov 2011 18 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 3,726 miles

rear chassis in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2009 3,726 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 3,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds are deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2008 3,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds are deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2007 3,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,718 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 24,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Battery 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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MBU 952P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MBU 952P, 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 MBU 952P registered?

MBU 952P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1976.

Is MBU 952P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBU 952P shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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