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TFX 320R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,433 mi
Last recorded11,433 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFX 320R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 11,433 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 8,566 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,669 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 4,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 93,407 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 92,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TFX 320R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFX 320R, 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 TFX 320R registered?

TFX 320R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 July 1977.

Is TFX 320R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFX 320R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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