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PNX 305R

1976 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,236 mi
Last recorded86,236 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNX 305R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,236 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 86,236 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,897 miles

n/s & o/s front body weak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2010 85,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 85,096 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,729 miles

bodywork weak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 83,993 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 83,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,066 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 83,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f top flitch weak

Pass 8 Aug 2005 82,055 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 82,055 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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PNX 305R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PNX 305R, 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 PNX 305R registered?

PNX 305R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is PNX 305R safe to buy?

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