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MUT 521P

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,264 mi
Last recorded39,264 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUT 521P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 36,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,691 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 35,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,147 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 34,147 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,503 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 31,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,942 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,931 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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MUT 521P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MUT 521P, 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 MUT 521P registered?

MUT 521P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is MUT 521P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUT 521P shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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