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TGW 115L

1973 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,868 mi
Last recorded44,868 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGW 115L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,868 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 44,868 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,252 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 44,249 miles

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

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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TGW 115L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 TGW 115L, 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 53 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 TGW 115L registered?

TGW 115L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is TGW 115L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGW 115L 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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