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TGZ 1800

2014 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,340 mi
Last recorded32,340 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Escort54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGZ 1800
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 32,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 31,394 miles

hazard warning lights working on the offside, vehicle registered before the April 1st 1986. vehicle does not require them

Fail 4 May 2021 31,386 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not lock into position (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected pedal box broken from pedal to cylinder (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

hazard warning lights only working on offside but vehicle was registered before 1st april 1986 so does not require them

Pass 21 May 2019 31,190 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 31,190 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,204 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,515 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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TGZ 1800 is a 2014 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 54,210 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 TGZ 1800, 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 12 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TGZ 1800 registered?

TGZ 1800 is a 2014 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 2014.

Is TGZ 1800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGZ 1800 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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