MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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TLU 681R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 TLU 681R, 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 TLU 681R registered?
TLU 681R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1977.
Is TLU 681R safe to buy?
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