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PUX 582R

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUX 582R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2012

exhaust repaired and starting to rust

front bulkhead/ front panel starting to rust

modified vehicle

nearside front headlamp small crack

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear light lens small crack

rear light units slight earth faults

slight play/ movement in steering rack

steering column u.j slight play

underside of vehicle repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2011

exhaust repaired and starting to rust

front panel and front bulkhead starting to rust

modified vehicle

offside rear light lens small crack

slight play/ movement in steering rack

steering column u.j slight play

underside of vehicle repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2007

front cossmember slight damage

handbrake mechanism modified

inner and outer sills starting to rust

nearside front shock absorber slightly weak

offside outer sill rusty and in poor condition

offside rear indicator lens cracked

rear wheel arches/ quarter panels rusty, damaged and poor

slight movement in steering rack mountings

slight play in steering rack

under side, under bonnet and in boot heavily sealed

wipers park manually

Pass 23 Jan 2006

both ends of front cross member starting to split outside of prescribed areas

both outer sills starting to rust

both rear bump stop rubbers nissing

modified handbrake lever

nearside steering rack gaitor starting to perish

rear of nearside outer sill rusty and in poor condition

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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PUX 582R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PUX 582R, 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 PUX 582R registered?

PUX 582R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is PUX 582R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUX 582R shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PUX 582R have outstanding finance?

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