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OEC 412P

1976 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,012 mi
Last recorded41,012 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEC 412P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 41,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,990 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,975 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 40,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 40,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 40,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 40,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 39,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 39,321 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 39,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,226 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,037 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 37,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,876 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,095 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 36,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 33,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,368 miles

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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OEC 412P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEC 412P, 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 OEC 412P registered?

OEC 412P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1976.

Is OEC 412P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEC 412P shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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