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TUR 165R

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,821 mi
Last recorded1,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUR 165R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 1,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2025 1,635 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 1,347 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 20 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,078 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 11 Feb 2016 26,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,214 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 25,214 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,973 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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TUR 165R is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 TUR 165R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TUR 165R registered?

TUR 165R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1977.

Is TUR 165R safe to buy?

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