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TLN 463R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,521 mi
Last recorded58,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLN 463R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,521 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 58,521 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 58,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,521 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,521 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 58,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

starter motor casing broken

Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,521 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,521 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,521 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 58,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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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TLN 463R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TLN 463R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLN 463R registered?

TLN 463R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 April 1977.

Is TLN 463R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLN 463R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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