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TCU 747Y

1983 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCU 747Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 93,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 92,285 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 92,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,358 miles

Harnesses/bucket seats full roll cage is fitted

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,385 miles

many welding repairs carried out

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear floors damaged by jacking

Pass 13 Feb 2010 11,923 miles

offside rear cv boot is torn

the floor has damage to it as the car has been rally prepard and has rallied

Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

major restoration work carried out

many welding repairs to body and perscribed areas

slight end float in offside steering rack end

Pass 19 Dec 2005 11,775 miles

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

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear back plate corroding slightly

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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TCU 747Y is a 1983 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 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 TCU 747Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TCU 747Y registered?

TCU 747Y is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1983.

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