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NKY 54R

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKY 54R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020
Pass 16 Apr 2019
Pass 5 Apr 2018
Pass 3 Mar 2017

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

vehicle presented for test as rally car

Pass 18 Feb 2016
Pass 27 Feb 2015

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 28 Feb 2014
Pass 1 Feb 2013
Fail 1 Feb 2013

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2012
Pass 29 May 2010

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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NKY 54R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKY 54R, 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

How do I check the history of NKY 54R?

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What year was NKY 54R registered?

NKY 54R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is NKY 54R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKY 54R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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