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TEH 16R

1977 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,116 mi
Last recorded1,116 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEH 16R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 1,116 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 334 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 334 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 4 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,297 miles

exhaust close to handbrake cables

only drivers seat fitted

roll cage, harness and bucket seats fitted

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 29 Mar 2011 10,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust close to handbrake cables

only drivers seat fitted

roll cage, harness and bucket seats fitted

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Feb 2006 10,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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TEH 16R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 TEH 16R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TEH 16R registered?

TEH 16R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is TEH 16R safe to buy?

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