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OAG 141P

1976 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,914 mi
Last recorded1,914 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAG 141P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 1,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 1,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 1,755 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,735 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,735 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 83,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,729 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,731 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 83,729 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,729 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,729 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 83,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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OAG 141P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OAG 141P, 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 OAG 141P registered?

OAG 141P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is OAG 141P safe to buy?

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