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ODA 266R

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,888 mi
Last recorded47,888 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODA 266R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 47,888 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 47,834 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,801 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,698 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated twisted & not fasten correctly (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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ODA 266R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ODA 266R, 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 ODA 266R registered?

ODA 266R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 1976.

Is ODA 266R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODA 266R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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