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NHT 21R

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,268 mi
Last recorded29,268 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHT 21R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 29,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 29,063 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 28,466 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,096 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,973 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 23,646 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,098 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 15,096 miles

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

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

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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NHT 21R is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHT 21R, 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 NHT 21R registered?

NHT 21R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 October 1976.

Is NHT 21R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHT 21R shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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