MOT Status
Mileage
25,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TBV 174T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 TBV 174T, 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 47 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 TBV 174T registered?
TBV 174T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 1979.
Is TBV 174T safe to buy?
The MOT history for TBV 174T shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does TBV 174T have outstanding finance?
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