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MUC 494P

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,883 mi
Last recorded2,883 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUC 494P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 2,883 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 2,851 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 2,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2023 2,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 1,998 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 1,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 1,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 1,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015
Pass 4 Jul 2012 1,780 miles

all tyres are starting to wear

floor panels chassie rails inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jul 2011 1,780 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 1,781 miles

slight oil leak at gear box

slight play in front o/s wheel bearing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails.steering and suspensiojnm mountains,inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 30 Apr 2007 1,781 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all floors panels,chassis rails starting to corrode

all tyres worn on limit

Pass 30 Apr 2007 1,781 miles

all floors panels,chassis rails starting to corrode

all tyres worn on limit

Pass 5 May 2006 1,781 miles

slight play in n/s top strut bush

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

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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MUC 494P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MUC 494P, 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.

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What year was MUC 494P registered?

MUC 494P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1976.

Is MUC 494P safe to buy?

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