MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner end (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in steering rack
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight play in steering rack
Damp at both front & n/s/r brake bleed nipples
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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OUT 170R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 OUT 170R, 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 OUT 170R registered?
OUT 170R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1976.
Is OUT 170R safe to buy?
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