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TDJ 770L

1973 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,135 mi
Last recorded30,135 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDJ 770L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2018 30,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 28,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 28,834 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 28,814 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 28,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 28,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 28,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 28,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,630 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,949 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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TDJ 770L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 TDJ 770L, 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 53 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 TDJ 770L registered?

TDJ 770L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is TDJ 770L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDJ 770L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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