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NDG 572P

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,624 mi
Last recorded81,624 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDG 572P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 81,624 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 61,489 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 61,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper (3.5.1l)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

all tyres worn close to legal limit

body generally in a corroded condition but not considered sharp

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 6,983 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 4,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 May 2009 4,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 128 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 99,803 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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NDG 572P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NDG 572P, 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 NDG 572P registered?

NDG 572P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1976.

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