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RUB 500R

1976 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,987 mi
Last recorded92,987 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUB 500R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 92,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 92,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 91,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,376 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 91,203 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 90,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 90,704 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 89,916 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 89,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 88,838 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,828 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 84,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 83,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 81,595 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 81,595 miles

Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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RUB 500R is a 1976 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RUB 500R, 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 RUB 500R registered?

RUB 500R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 August 1976.

Is RUB 500R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUB 500R shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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