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CDH 702T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,158 mi
Last recorded44,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDH 702T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2013 44,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,158 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 44,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,870 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 43,870 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 43,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,863 miles

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 702T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 702T, 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 702T registered?

CDH 702T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is CDH 702T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDH 702T shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDH 702T have outstanding finance?

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