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CEA 411T

1978 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,177 mi
Last recorded24,177 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEA 411T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,177 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2016 23,449 miles

Nearside Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside engine mounting split

Offside engine mounting split

Fail 20 Apr 2016 23,449 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play split pin not locked no grease cap (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside engine mounting split

Offside engine mounting split

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

oil leak on diff

Fail 23 Mar 2015 21,671 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

oil leak on diff

Fail 9 Dec 2014 216,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2011 21,612 miles

engine oil leaks

slight wear in various steering and suspension bushes

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

surface corrosion to vehicle underbody panels

Pass 16 Jan 2010 19,988 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

all lights masked at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,408 miles

slight oil leaks †surface corrosion to under body †under body covered in underseal †corrosion to various body panels

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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CEA 411T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CEA 411T, 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 CEA 411T registered?

CEA 411T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1978.

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