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TLU 385M

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,288 mi
Last recorded42,288 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLU 385M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 42,288 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,288 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,288 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,288 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,633 miles

Slight exhaust leak at joints

Slight oil leak at engine and diff

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,193 miles

slight oil leak at rear axle shafts

Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,068 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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TLU 385M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TLU 385M, 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 TLU 385M registered?

TLU 385M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is TLU 385M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLU 385M shows 9 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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