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CFG 182T

1979 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,870 mi
Last recorded10,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFG 182T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,870 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 10,867 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,859 miles

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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CFG 182T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFG 182T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CFG 182T registered?

CFG 182T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1979.

Is CFG 182T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFG 182T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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