MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,057 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
cut in offside rear sidewall
nearside rear brake binding
nearside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking
rear tyres worn on edges of tread
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s wiper split
n/s/f tyre worn on inside
steering rack slight play in end arm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s wiper split
n/s/f tyre worn on inside
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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TMA 528R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TMA 528R, 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 TMA 528R registered?
TMA 528R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1977.
Is TMA 528R safe to buy?
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