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PPD 860R

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,824 mi
Last recorded10,824 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPD 860R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 10,824 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 10,591 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 10,586 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,575 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 10,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 10,310 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,235 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,157 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,099 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,895 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 9,895 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,828 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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PPD 860R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PPD 860R, 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 PPD 860R registered?

PPD 860R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 December 1976.

Is PPD 860R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPD 860R shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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