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TPK 211M

1973 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,724 mi
Last recorded43,724 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPK 211M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,724 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,711 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 43,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,697 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,637 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 43,529 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,879 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,649 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill.

welding repairs have been carried out throughout underbody.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,577 miles

welding repairs have been carried out to underbody/sill areas.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,707 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm centre bush deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

surface rust on nearside and offside front inner panels around anti roll bar mounts.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,035 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2005 36,869 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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TPK 211M is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPK 211M, 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 TPK 211M registered?

TPK 211M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 November 1973.

Is TPK 211M safe to buy?

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