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TKX 380L

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKX 380L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017
Pass 10 Jun 2016
Pass 27 Feb 2015
Pass 27 Sep 2012
Pass 18 Feb 2011
Pass 13 Nov 2009
Fail 13 Nov 2009

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,710 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 53,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,961 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 48,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 48,521 miles

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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TKX 380L is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TKX 380L, 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 TKX 380L registered?

TKX 380L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is TKX 380L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKX 380L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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