MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cuts to all four tyres
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
cuts to all four tyres
play to steering
rear metal brake pipes poorly routed
Rear brake pipes poorly rooted
Rear diff noisy
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
cuts to all four tyres
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear brake pipes poorly rooted
Rear diff noisy
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
cuts to all four tyres
cuts to all four tyres
rear brake pipes poorly routed
Rear brake pipes poorly made and mounted
nearside and offside sills dented
rear brake pipes poorly made
slight exhaust leak at front joint
slight play in front steering and suspension joints
slight play to rear wheel bearings
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake pipes poorly shaped
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake pipes poorly shaped
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CFJ 356T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 CFJ 356T, 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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What year was CFJ 356T registered?
CFJ 356T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1979.
Is CFJ 356T safe to buy?
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