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TFV 344X

1977 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

891 mi
Last recorded891 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFV 344X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 891 miles

presented for test as a rally car

Pass 10 Apr 2015

presented for test as a rally car

Pass 20 Oct 2011 4,014 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 4,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,044 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 4,044 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre propshaft bush deteriorating

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2007 4,044 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 4,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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TFV 344X is a 1977 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,987cc 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 TFV 344X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TFV 344X registered?

TFV 344X is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is TFV 344X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFV 344X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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