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CCF 356V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,399 mi
Last recorded38,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCF 356V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,399 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,432 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,992 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2010 66,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,063 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

offside front + rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Mar 2007 66,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

offside front + rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perishing on inner side wall

oil leak

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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CCF 356V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CCF 356V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CCF 356V registered?

CCF 356V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1979.

Is CCF 356V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCF 356V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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