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RJX 270P

1976 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,866 mi
Last recorded39,866 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJX 270P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,866 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 39,689 miles

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

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

nearside front strut top slightly rough

Pass 8 May 2010 38,477 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 36,617 miles

judder from front brakes

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch to inner sill

both front brakes binding

corrosion in area of offside front anti roll bar mounting

unable to fully asses under side due to underseal

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,285 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 36,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,222 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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RJX 270P is a 1976 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RJX 270P, 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 RJX 270P registered?

RJX 270P is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 1976.

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The MOT history for RJX 270P shows 7 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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