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TLX 864M

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,040 mi
Last recorded10,040 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLX 864M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 10,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 9,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 9,382 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 8,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing next to coil mounting (visible in engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside heavily surface corroded / multiple previous repairs / undersealed

Fail 9 May 2024 8,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 63% imbalance on rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing next to coil mounting (visible in engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside heavily surface corroded / multiple previous repairs / undersealed

Pass 19 May 2023 75,205 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 75,204 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached shackle stud too short and no lock nuts fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 65,341 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 65,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 4,887 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 4,232 miles

slight corrosion at offside rear inner wheel arch behind o/s/rear wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2016 3,646 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 2,698 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 1,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 99,002 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 99,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,988 miles

N/S door corroded at bottom, O/S/F wing/inner panel area corroding.

N/S/f floorpan corroded, O/S chassis corroded at centre.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,987 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S door corroded at bottom, O/S/F wing/inner panel area corroding.

N/S/f floorpan corroded, O/S chassis corroded at centre.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,037 miles

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2008 95,037 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/f floor & O/S/R chassis corroded through.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,110 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 87,110 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion of floor at N/S/F.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 82,083 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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TLX 864M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TLX 864M, 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 TLX 864M registered?

TLX 864M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 November 1973.

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