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OYK 500R

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,337 mi
Last recorded24,337 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYK 500R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,337 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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OYK 500R is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 OYK 500R, 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 OYK 500R registered?

OYK 500R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is OYK 500R safe to buy?

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