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MYU 743P

1976 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

3,380 mi
Last recorded3,380 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYU 743P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 3,380 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 3,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 3,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 2,916 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 2,700 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 2,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 2,387 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 1,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam image poor, but still visable

Nearside Rear Wing cracked

Offside Front door corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 1,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp beam image poor, but still visable

Nearside Rear Wing cracked

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 3,814 miles

Area's of corrosion on body and floor

Bottom of offside front door corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 3,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack insecure Offside mount bolts loose (2.2.B.1a)

Area's of corrosion on body and floor

Bottom of offside front door corroded

Play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,084 miles

Corrosion on n/s chassis rail towards the front

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 99,084 miles

Corrosion on n/s chassis rail towards the front

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 974,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,848 miles

Area's of light corrosion on vehicle body and suspension components.

Body by front headlamps corroded

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside steering rack end ball joint.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 94,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,142 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,025 miles

Area's of corrosion on bodywork/chassis.

Brake pipes corroding.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has cut in side wall, but not showing cords.

Small dents in all four road wheels.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,025 miles

Area's of corrosion on bodywork/chassis.

Brake pipes corroding.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has cut in side wall, but not showing cords.

Small dents in all four road wheels.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 90,583 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 89,156 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,082 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 88,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding slightly

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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MYU 743P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MYU 743P, 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 MYU 743P registered?

MYU 743P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1976.

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