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NPD 544P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,520 mi
Last recorded5,520 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPD 544P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 5,520 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 5,522 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Oil leak ()

all interior missing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 5,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 5,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2015 5,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 5,489 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 5,489 miles

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 4,459 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lower balljoint and track rod ends presenter assures me they locktighted

rear seats removed

Pass 3 Mar 2012 2,999 miles

play starting in both front track rod arms

Pass 26 Mar 2010 1,482 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 16 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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NPD 544P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NPD 544P, 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 NPD 544P registered?

NPD 544P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 July 1976.

Is NPD 544P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPD 544P shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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