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MVX 592P

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,527 mi
Last recorded5,527 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVX 592P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 5,527 miles

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,041 miles

nearside indicator operation

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,023 miles

battery tray corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded and undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2009 33,023 miles

Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery tray corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to N/S/R inner wheel arch area.

General corrosion to N/S and O/S floor pan,not within any prescribed area.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,981 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all shock absorbers corroding

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,947 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 32,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

age-related cracking to all tyres

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

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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MVX 592P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVX 592P, 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 MVX 592P registered?

MVX 592P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 January 1976.

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