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TTB 551M

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,570 mi
Last recorded46,570 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTB 551M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 46,570 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 45,969 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 45,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,404 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,037 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,778 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 44,241 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 43,898 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,402 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 43,400 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 41,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,926 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 39,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 38,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 37,207 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 37,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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TTB 551M is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 TTB 551M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TTB 551M registered?

TTB 551M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1974.

Is TTB 551M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTB 551M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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