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MPU 880P

1975 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,502 mi
Last recorded61,502 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPU 880P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 61,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 61,485 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 61,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,432 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 61,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 61,385 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 61,286 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 61,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,286 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,330 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 54,374 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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MPU 880P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 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 MPU 880P, 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 51 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MPU 880P?

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What year was MPU 880P registered?

MPU 880P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1975.

Is MPU 880P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPU 880P shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MPU 880P have outstanding finance?

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