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OKJ 576P

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,523 mi
Last recorded11,523 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKJ 576P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 11,523 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 11,426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 10,951 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front lower torque/reaction arm has slightly deteriorated rubber bush

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 30 May 2015 10,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2014 10,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight binbing n/r/f brake

Pass 24 May 2014 10,662 miles

slight binbing n/r/f brake

Pass 18 May 2013 10,313 miles

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight brake bind N/S/F

Slight engine missfire

Pass 11 May 2012 10,181 miles

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 14 May 2011 9,924 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 9,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 8,614 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 5,525 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 357 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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OKJ 576P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OKJ 576P, 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.

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What year was OKJ 576P registered?

OKJ 576P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is OKJ 576P safe to buy?

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