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CEC 713S

1978 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,148 mi
Last recorded5,148 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEC 713S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 3,913 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 3,913 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight movement from middle steering rack rubber mount

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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CEC 713S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 CEC 713S, 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 CEC 713S registered?

CEC 713S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 1978.

Is CEC 713S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEC 713S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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