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MFJ 900P

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFJ 900P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2010 83,498 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

slight n/s steering rack play

Fail 13 Jun 2009 83,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,042 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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MFJ 900P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 MFJ 900P, 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 MFJ 900P registered?

MFJ 900P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1976.

Is MFJ 900P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFJ 900P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MFJ 900P have outstanding finance?

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