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OLF 545P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,244 mi
Last recorded34,244 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLF 545P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 34,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,243 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,243 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,243 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,234 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,243 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 30,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 30,112 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 29,249 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 29,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,234 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 28,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brakes tested by decellerometer due to car modified and there being insufficient ground clearance to use roller tester

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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OLF 545P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OLF 545P, 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 OLF 545P registered?

OLF 545P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 June 1976.

Is OLF 545P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLF 545P shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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