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PSF 58P

1976 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,094 mi
Last recorded83,094 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSF 58P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,235 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 577,740 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 577,740 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,385 miles

both front wings and o/s wheelarch corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 26 Jun 2009 50,261 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 44,769 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2008 44,769 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 44,732 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,766 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 43,766 miles

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?

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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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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