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MPP 541P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,227 mi
Last recorded46,227 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPP 541P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 46,227 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,124 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,876 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,526 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 45,522 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 45,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

headlight reflectors slight faded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,835 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 44,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battrey loose

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,484 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,034 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 44,034 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,597 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 43,214 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,777 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 42,336 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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MPP 541P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MPP 541P, 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 MPP 541P registered?

MPP 541P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is MPP 541P safe to buy?

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