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TUB 202M

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

328 mi
Last recorded328 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUB 202M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 327 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 269 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 118 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 7 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014
Pass 2 Apr 2013
Fail 27 Mar 2013

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008
Fail 10 Sep 2008

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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TUB 202M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 TUB 202M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TUB 202M registered?

TUB 202M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is TUB 202M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUB 202M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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