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MDG 504P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,312 mi
Last recorded10,312 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDG 504P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 10,312 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 9,956 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 9,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 9,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 9,224 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 9,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 9,153 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,153 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 9,153 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clncth cable rubbing on steering coupling

Pass 14 Aug 2010 9,153 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clncth cable rubbing on steering coupling

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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MDG 504P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MDG 504P, 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 MDG 504P registered?

MDG 504P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 1976.

Is MDG 504P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDG 504P shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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