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TSS 794L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

13,426 mi
Last recorded13,426 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSS 794L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 12,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 9,885 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 9,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/f sill area slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 9,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking in treads

Pass 7 Oct 2013 8,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyres fitted to front wheels are of a different aspect ratio to those fitted to rear

Fail 4 Oct 2013 8,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyres fitted to front wheels are of a different aspect ratio to those fitted to rear

Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,758 miles

tyres fitted to front wheels are of a different size to those fitted to rear wheels

Fail 6 Sep 2012 7,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres fitted to front wheels are of a different size to those fitted to rear wheels

Pass 30 Aug 2011 5,806 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 5,806 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 3,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 3,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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TSS 794L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TSS 794L, 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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TSS 794L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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