MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,763 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
vehicle has welded patches covered in underseal
Front anti roll bar has been removed, making the previous failures for inadequate repairs non prescribed areas.
Nearside front tyre very close to fouling on full left hand lock.
This vehicle has lots of welding patches that are covered in underseal etc, unable to make full assessment.
Vehicle extensively modified.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS
This vehicle has lots of welding patches that are covered in underseal etc, unable to make full assessment.
Vehicle extensively modified.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
spare tyre well corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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TKK 188R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 TKK 188R, 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.
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What year was TKK 188R registered?
TKK 188R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 1977.
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