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CDH 355T

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,820 mi
Last recorded94,820 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDH 355T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,820 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 77,255 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,593 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 66,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 60,830 miles

slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,387 miles

unable to see welding because of underseal

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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