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CDZ 165

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,026 mi
Last recorded89,026 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 165
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,026 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,867 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 85,867 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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