MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake hose furrules becoming corroded
all brake pipes becoming corroded
both front track control arm bushes becoming perished
both rear leaf springs becoming corroded
minor exhaust leak from rear section
nearside front tyre nearing limit
slight play both front wheel bearings
underside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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TLG 140 is a 1973 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TLG 140, 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.
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What year was TLG 140 registered?
TLG 140 is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1973.
Is TLG 140 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TLG 140 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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