MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear and o/s rearnot fitted dew to no seat and being rally car
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and o/s rear (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear and o/s rearnot fitted dew to no seat and being rally car
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
both front wings and o/s wheelarch corroded but no sharp edges
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
both front wings and o/s wheelarch corroded but no sharp edges
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
steering rack has slight play nearside
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PSF 58P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 PSF 58P, 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 PSF 58P registered?
PSF 58P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1976.
Is PSF 58P safe to buy?
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