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OAU 965P

1976 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,305 mi
Last recorded51,305 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAU 965P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,868 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 47,076 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 47,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 44,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 42,505 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 48,012 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 36,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,951 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 29,998 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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OAU 965P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAU 965P, 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 OAU 965P registered?

OAU 965P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1976.

Is OAU 965P safe to buy?

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