MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
slight play in offside front tie rod
unable to see welding because of underseal
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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CDH 355T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 CDH 355T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CDH 355T registered?
CDH 355T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 August 1978.
Is CDH 355T safe to buy?
The MOT history for CDH 355T 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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