MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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CEL 455T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 CEL 455T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CEL 455T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1979.
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