MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,836 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
front brake imbalance 24%
vehicle general all over corrosion
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
diff oil leak
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear axle oil leak
rocker cover gasket engine oil leak
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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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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What year was TLD 601R registered?
TLD 601R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1977.
Is TLD 601R safe to buy?
The MOT history for TLD 601R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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