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TLD 601R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,836 mi
Last recorded17,836 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLD 601R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 17,836 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

outer bodywork all over surface corrosion

seats very deteriorated (coverings falling to bits)

Fail 5 May 2017 17,836 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

outer bodywork all over surface corrosion

seats very deteriorated (coverings falling to bits)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 16,998 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 16,435 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all over body exterior surface rust

rear axle oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 7,633 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

vehicle appears to have metal leprosy

Pass 4 Feb 2013 7,608 miles

front brake imbalance 24%

vehicle general all over corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 99,751 miles

rear axle oil leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nsf ouer wing taped in various places

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads appear thin

oil leaks

vehicle body exterior corrosion

vehicle outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 89,543 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads appear thin

oil leaks

vehicle body exterior corrosion

vehicle outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf outer wing corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear axle oil leak

rocker cover gasket engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,952 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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TLD 601R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TLD 601R, 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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TLD 601R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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