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OVC 272P

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,072 mi
Last recorded37,072 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVC 272P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,113 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE POOR

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,572 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 17 May 2014 32,567 miles

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,657 miles

O/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT POOR

Pass 12 May 2010 31,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 29,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 18 Mar 2006 27,877 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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OVC 272P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OVC 272P, 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 OVC 272P registered?

OVC 272P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 July 1976.

Is OVC 272P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVC 272P shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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