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NTU 554P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,003 mi
Last recorded29,003 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTU 554P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 29,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,287 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 26,470 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,694 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,779 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 18,776 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,171 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 18,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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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NTU 554P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 NTU 554P, 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 NTU 554P registered?

NTU 554P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is NTU 554P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTU 554P 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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