MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal pedal pin has no locking device (3.3.A.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure locking tab (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure locking tab (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure bolt lose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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CDZ 165 is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 CDZ 165, 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 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CDZ 165 registered?
CDZ 165 is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 June 1973.
Is CDZ 165 safe to buy?
The MOT history for CDZ 165 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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