MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,424 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate incorrect Both (0.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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TUB 487M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 487M, 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 TUB 487M registered?
TUB 487M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1974.
Is TUB 487M safe to buy?
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