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PGK 145P

1976 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,378 mi
Last recorded83,378 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 145P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 83,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,267 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 83,107 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,954 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2009 82,566 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff weeping

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,948 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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PGK 145P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PGK 145P, 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 PGK 145P registered?

PGK 145P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1976.

Is PGK 145P safe to buy?

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