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CBD 857X

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

306 mi
Last recorded306 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBD 857X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2018 306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 137 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 55 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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CBD 857X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CBD 857X, 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 45 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 CBD 857X registered?

CBD 857X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 October 1981.

Is CBD 857X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBD 857X shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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