MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
heavily undersealed
n/s/r tyre perishing
slight bind n/s/r wheel
n/s seat belt mount slightly loose
oil leak
r floor corroding
n/s/r tyre perishing
no plate condition
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TGU 396X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 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 TGU 396X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TGU 396X registered?
TGU 396X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 1982.
Is TGU 396X safe to buy?
The MOT history for TGU 396X shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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