MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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TMW 480J is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 TMW 480J, 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 55 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TMW 480J registered?
TMW 480J is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is TMW 480J safe to buy?
The MOT history for TMW 480J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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