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OUX 485R

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUX 485R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 2 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 2 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear calipers in contact with discs

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,167 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,167 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2012 74,167 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,167 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,167 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 74,167 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 74,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OUX 485R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OUX 485R, 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 OUX 485R registered?

OUX 485R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 August 1976.

Is OUX 485R safe to buy?

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