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CGC 666X

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,521 mi
Last recorded85,521 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGC 666X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 85,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 85,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 83,607 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 83,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,701 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,783 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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CGC 666X is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 CGC 666X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CGC 666X?

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What year was CGC 666X registered?

CGC 666X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 August 1981.

Is CGC 666X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGC 666X shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CGC 666X have outstanding finance?

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