MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s chassis corroded out with perscribed area
Service brake pedal slight free travel.
n/s & o/s rear shock absorber lower mounting bush worn.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NES 68R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 NES 68R, 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 NES 68R registered?
NES 68R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1976.
Is NES 68R safe to buy?
The MOT history for NES 68R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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