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MUJ 41P

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,334 mi
Last recorded85,334 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUJ 41P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,334 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 82,829 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,030 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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MUJ 41P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MUJ 41P, 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

How do I check the history of MUJ 41P?

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What year was MUJ 41P registered?

MUJ 41P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1976.

Is MUJ 41P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUJ 41P shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MUJ 41P have outstanding finance?

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