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TFC 622K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,065 mi
Last recorded16,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFC 622K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 16,065 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 15,530 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 14,684 miles

Front rev counter not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bush of centre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 146,831 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front possible coolant leak at front area

Front rev counter not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bush of centre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat bracket not fully secure

Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,516 miles

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

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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TFC 622K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 TFC 622K, 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 55 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 TFC 622K registered?

TFC 622K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1971.

Is TFC 622K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFC 622K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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