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NSE 950P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,016 mi
Last recorded45,016 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSE 950P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 45,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 44,411 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 43,874 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,350 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 42,622 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 42,622 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Oil leak

gearbox to engine bolts missing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,416 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage at floor causing a hole advise repair

exhaust joint slightly insecure

slight play in steering rack

transmission leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 42,412 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage at floor causing a hole advise repair

exhaust joint slightly insecure

slight play in steering rack

transmission leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,640 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 41,636 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,253 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 41,251 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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NSE 950P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NSE 950P, 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 NSE 950P registered?

NSE 950P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1976.

Is NSE 950P safe to buy?

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