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MCU 333P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

439 mi
Last recorded439 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 333P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 439 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 429 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 211 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 206 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 206 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 206 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 5 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 5 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MCU 333P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MCU 333P, 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 MCU 333P registered?

MCU 333P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is MCU 333P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCU 333P shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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