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RCH 247R

1976 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,493 mi
Last recorded36,493 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 247R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 36,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner +outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 36,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 36,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 35,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,828 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,736 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 33,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,505 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2017 32,337 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,335 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,261 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,251 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,119 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 32,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,010 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,909 miles

offside centre sill panel slight corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,741 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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RCH 247R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RCH 247R, 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 RCH 247R registered?

RCH 247R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 November 1976.

Is RCH 247R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCH 247R shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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