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TLU 681R

1977 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,282 mi
Last recorded97,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLU 681R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,282 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,268 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 97,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,950 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 95,950 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,693 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 95,693 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,073 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,073 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,050 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 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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