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OFR 139P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,262 mi
Last recorded47,262 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 139P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,262 miles

exhaust minor blow

Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,060 miles

front track control arm to anti rollbar bushes slighty worn.

Pass 18 May 2010 45,039 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,039 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,022 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 45,022 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,022 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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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OFR 139P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OFR 139P, 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 OFR 139P registered?

OFR 139P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is OFR 139P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFR 139P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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