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OWT 913P

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,664 mi
Last recorded48,664 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWT 913P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,664 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,664 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 48,664 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,664 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,664 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,664 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,664 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,664 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,662 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 48,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/r wheel stud shorter than the rest

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/r wheel stud shorter than the rest

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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OWT 913P is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OWT 913P, 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 OWT 913P registered?

OWT 913P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1976.

Is OWT 913P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWT 913P shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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