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TCP 676T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

65,624 mi
Last recorded65,624 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCP 676T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 65,624 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 64,720 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 63,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 62,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 61,136 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 58,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 56,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 55,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 53,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,065 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 50,449 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 49,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,171 miles

battery insecure

Pass 21 May 2010 48,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,068 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 48,049 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,032 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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TCP 676T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 TCP 676T, 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 TCP 676T registered?

TCP 676T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is TCP 676T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCP 676T shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TCP 676T have outstanding finance?

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