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CAN 173V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAN 173V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026
Pass 15 May 2025
Pass 30 Apr 2024
Pass 9 Mar 2023
Pass 15 Nov 2021

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020
Pass 13 Feb 2019
Fail 13 Feb 2019

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017
Pass 5 Aug 2016
Fail 5 Aug 2016

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015
Pass 19 Apr 2014 10 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 2 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 1 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 1 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 1 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010
Pass 29 Jan 2009

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2009

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 1 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007

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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CAN 173V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 CAN 173V, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAN 173V registered?

CAN 173V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is CAN 173V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAN 173V shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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