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PWP 48P

1976 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWP 48P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise handbrake adjustment

slight play inner rack sockets

slight play steering rack

vehicle rally prepared and modified seats fitted

Pass 28 May 2025 301 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

modified seats and belts fitted

rally prepared

slight lift rack

slight play both inner steering rack sockets

Pass 1 Jun 2024 184 miles

Modified seats fitted

Rally Prepared

Pass 5 Sep 2020 44,233 miles

slight/ play steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2019 43,958 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2015 43,587 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,599 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2014 43,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 56,105 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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PWP 48P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PWP 48P, 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

How do I check the history of PWP 48P?

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What year was PWP 48P registered?

PWP 48P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 February 1976.

Is PWP 48P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWP 48P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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