MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in steering rack
slight play in nearside steering rack
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of CCF 356V?
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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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